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P117A - Engine Oil Over Temperature - Forced Limited Power

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P117A - ENGINE OIL OVER TEMPERATURE - FORCED LIMITED POWER

Description:  Indicates the engine oil protection strategy is enabled when the engine oil temperature (EOT) reaches a predetermined level in the powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM then limits the engine RPMs until the EOT returns to normal.
Possible Causes: 
  • Engine overheating
  • Low engine coolant
  • Loaded weight is greater than the maximum vehicle weight rating. Refer to Owner's Literature for vehicle weight ratings.
Diagnostic Aids:  This DTC is an informational DTC and may be set by an engine overheating concern. If the engine overheats, check the cooling system. Refer to the ENGINE COOLING -- E-SERIES for cooling system diagnosis.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All   Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.
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