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DTC P1290: Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor Circuit Low Input

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P1290 - CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW INPUT

Description:  Indicates a CHT sensor circuit malfunction (shorted).
Possible Causes: 
  • Grounded circuit in CHT harness
  • Damaged CHT sensor
  • Improper harness connection
Diagnostic Aids:  A CHT V PID reading of less than 0.2 volt with key on engine off (KOEO), or during any engine operating mode, indicates a hard fault. Note: DTC P0117 may also be reported when this DTC is set. Either of these DTCs activate the MIL.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to DL: Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor STEP DL7. GO to DL: Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor STEP DL7. GO to DL: Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor STEP DL14.