DTC P017E - Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

2019 Ford Explorer Limited, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION DTC P017E - Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
DTC DESCRIPTION P017E - CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT/ERRATIC

Description:  This DTC sets when the CHT circuit becomes intermittently open or short while the engine is running.
Possible Causes: 
  • Damaged cylinder head temperature (CHT) harness or connector
  • CHT circuit open
  • CHT circuit short to ground
  • Low engine coolant
  • Damaged CHT sensor
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 GO to PINPOINT TEST DL .
RENDER: 1.0x

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