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

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DTC 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 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 
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