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DTC P128A: Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

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P128A - CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT/ERRATIC

Description:  Indicates the CHT circuit became intermittently open or short while the engine was running.
Possible Causes: 
  • Damaged harness or connector
  • Damaged sensor
  • Open or short in the CHT circuit
Diagnostic Aids:  Monitor the CHT PID on a scan tool. Look for sudden changes in the reading when the harness is wiggled or the sensor is tapped.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST DL .