2018 Ford Fusion Energi TitaniumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

DTC P128A - Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

P128A - CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT/ERRATIC

Description:  This DTC sets when the CHT circuit is intermittently open or shorted while the engine is running.
Possible Causes: 
  • Damaged CHT sensor
  • Damaged CHT harness or connector
Diagnostic Aids:  Monitor the CHT PID on a scan tool. Look for sudden changes in the reading when the harness is wiggled or the sensor is tapped.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All All GO to PINPOINT TEST DL .
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