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P0117 — ECT Circuit Low Input

ECT sensor reporting extremely high temperature (short).

Severity: MediumRepair: $20-$200Difficulty: Easy

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Common symptoms of P0117

Common causes of P0117

Repair cost & difficulty

Typical cost to fix P0117: $20-$200 · Difficulty: Easy

Pro tip: Verify actual temp with infrared thermometer. If really overheating, fix cooling system.

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