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DTC P117A: - Engine Oil Over Temperature - Forced Limited Power

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DTC P117A: - ENGINE OIL OVER TEMPERATURE - FORCED LIMITED POWER

Description:  Indicates the engine oil protection strategy is enabled when the engine oil temperature (EOT) reaches a predetermined level in the powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM then limits the engine RPMs until the EOT returns to normal.
Possible Causes: 
  • Engine overheating
  • Low engine coolant
  • Loaded weight is greater than the maximum vehicle weight rating.
Diagnostic Aids:  This DTC is an informational DTC and may be set by an engine overheating concern. If the engine overheats, diagnose ENGINE COOLING system.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.