DTC Detection Logic

NOTE:

If DTC P1217 is displayed with DTC UXXXX, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX. Refer to "DTC LOGIC ".
If DTC P1217 is displayed with DTC P0607, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0607. Refer to "DTC LOGIC ".

If the cooling fan or another component in the cooling system malfunctions, engine coolant temperature will rise.

When the engine coolant temperature reaches an abnormally high temperature condition, a malfunction is indicated.

DTC No.	Trouble diagnosis name	DTC detecting condition	Possible cause
P1217	Engine over temperature (Overheat)	Cooling fan does not operate properly (Over- "FOR USA AND CANADA: ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO "heat). Cooling fan system does not operate properly (Overheat). Engine coolant was not added to the system using the proper filling method. Engine coolant is not within the specified range.	Harness or connectors (The cooling fan circuit is open or shorted.) IPDM E/R (Cooling fan relays) Cooling fan motor Radiator hose Radiator Radiator cap Water pump Thermostat

CAUTION: When a malfunction is indicated, always replace the coolant. Refer to "SYSTEM INSPECTION ". Also, replace the engine oil. Refer to "ENGINE OIL: CHANGING ENGINE OIL ".

Fill radiator with coolant up to specified level with a filling speed of 2 liters per minute. Always use coolant with the proper mixture ratio. Refer to "FOR USA AND CANADA: ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO " (For NORTH AMERICA) or "FOR MEXICO: ENGINE COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO " (For MEXICO).
After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.