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

P1290 - CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW

Description:  Indicates a CHT sensor circuit short to ground.
Possible Causes: 
  • Grounded circuit in CHT harness
  • Damaged CHT sensor
  • Improper harness connection
Diagnostic Aids:  A CHT V PID value reading of less than 0.2 volt with key ON engine OFF, or during any engine operating mode, indicates a concern is present. 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 
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