DTC P117A: Engine Oil Over Temperature - Forced Limited Power

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DTC 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 RPM 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 Overheats in the appropriate ENGINE COOLING article 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 appropriate DTC.