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P1290 - Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor Circuit Low

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P1290 - CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW

Description:  Indicates a CHT sensor circuit concern.
Possible Causes: 
  • Grounded circuit in CHT harness
  • Damaged CHT sensor
  • Improper harness connection
Diagnostic Aids:  A CHT V PID reading greater than 4.6 volts with KOEO or during any engine operating mode indicates a concern.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All   refer to PINPOINT TEST DL .