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P1299 - Cylinder Head Over Temperature Protection Active

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P1299 - CYLINDER HEAD OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION ACTIVE

Description:  Indicates an engine overheat condition was detected by the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor. An FMEM strategy called Fail-safe Cooling was activated to cool the engine.
Possible Causes: 
  • Engine cooling system concerns.
  • Low engine coolant level.
  • Base engine concerns.
Diagnostic Aids:  REFER to FAIL-SAFE COOLING STRATEGY , for more information on the Fail-safe Cooling Strategy and the Cylinder Head Temperature sensor.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to DL: Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor STEP 21