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P0217

Powertrain Codes

P0217 - HYUNDAI - Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition

Symptoms

- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

Possible Causes

- Cooling fan harness is open or shorted - Cooling fan poor electrical connection - Faulty cooling fan - Faulty Thermostat - Engine temperature sensor harness is open or shorted - Engine temperature sensor poor electrical connection - Faulty engine temperature sensor - Improper ignition timing - Blocked radiator

When Detected

Engine coolant temperature is excessively high under normal engine speed.

Tech Notes

If the P0217 code is present and there are no coolant leaks, start by servicing the coolant system and replacing the thermostat to resolve the problem.

Description

The Engine Control Module (ECM) monitors the engine coolant temperature with the engine running. The P0217 code is set when the temperature is higher than normal even and there is no heavy load to the engine.