On Board Diagnosis Logic

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

If DTC P1217 is displayed with DTC UXXXX, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX.
If DTC P1217 is displayed with DTC P0607, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0607. Refer to "ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS LOGIC ".

If the cooling fan or another component in the cooling system malfunctions, engine coolant temperature will rise.

When the engine coolant temperature reaches an abnormally high temperature condition, a malfunction is indicated.

This self-diagnosis has the one trip detection logic .

DTC No.	Trouble diagnosis name	DTC detecting condition	Possible cause
P1217 1217	Engine over temperature (Overheat)	Cooling fan does not operate properly (Overheat). Cooling fan system does not operate properly (Overheat). Engine coolant level was not added to the system using the proper filling method. Engine coolant is not within the specified range.	Harness or connectors (The cooling fan circuit is open or shorted.) IPDM E/R Cooling fan Cooling fan (Crankshaft driven) Radiator hose Radiator Radiator cap Reservoir tank Reservoir tank cap Water pump Thermostat For more information, refer to "MAIN 12 CAUSES OF OVERHEATING ".

CAUTION: When a malfunction is indicated, always replace the coolant. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ". Also, replace the engine oil. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE OIL ".

Fill radiator with coolant up to specified level with a filling speed of 2 liters per minute. always use coolant with the proper mixture ratio. Refer to "FOR USA AND CANADA: SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER ".
After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.