P0217 Engine Overtemp Condition

[slickroger]

I just got this code coming home from work

P0217 Engine Overtemp Condition

whats the deal ?what should i be checking ?did i do something ?and most importantly what exactly does this mean?

[slickroger]

i checked the coolant level and it seemed fine. how do i know if my radiator is clogged, any tests?

how much is a thermostat where is it located and where is the ECT sensor?

[slickroger]

Now my truck stutters at 2000 rpm so i brought it home and its off the road now.

any ideas as to what is causing this would be greatly appreciated.

[02pathy]

zerothread?id=414825

[fueler]

ouch man. i hope its something simple, for your sake. overheating and stuttering isnt good.

[slickroger]

well its off the road and im out of a ride.

this sucks a**

FML

im taking it to the dealership tomorrow

i have a mechanic that said i need to take it to a dealer becausea sensor is malfunctioning?

[slickroger]

I took it to nissan they qouted me

t-stat- $180Rad - $830and $505 labor

so i brought it home. i took out the rad and the T-stat and waiting for my parts to come in tomorrow.

im getting the rad for $250 and i bought a T-stat for $40 but it was wrong so im gonna take it back to partsource and make sure the rad is right also. Might go to Napa if the parts are wack

[slickroger]

replaced thermostat and rad, but im still getting the the p0217 code and still stuttering at 2000 rpm. i think its the ECT sensor becuase on the manual it says that "when this malfunction is detected, the ecm enters fail-safe mode"

this would explain my 2000 rpm stuttering, the ECM wont allow me to do more than 2000 rpm in fear of overheating.

Now i found the harness for the sensor but the sensor seems very difficult to access anyone know anything that can help?
Modified by slickroger at 4:23 PM 5/15/2009

[K03sport]

Sucks that you had to drop $300 on parts you probably didn't need, but now you know those are at least new.

Sorry, cant' help you on the ECT sensor. What does ECT stand for? I'm thinking "Engine ???? Temp".

[slickroger]

engine coolant temperature sensor.

now im wondering after this sensor is tripped does it need to be replaced.

and does anyone know how i get my truck out of fail-safe mode

[slickroger]

i took off the intake manifold and replaced the ECT sensor the temperature transmitter and the pcv valve.

TRUCK IS ON THE ROAD AGAIN. RUNNING BETTER THAN BEFORE

[Qxxx4]

dude....nice work man, and you figured it out all on your own, sorry we were all useless but im glad you didnt have to spend $$$ at the dealer! how much was the ECT sensor?

[slickroger]

the thermal transmitter and the ECT sensor together was $62 PCV $12 Rad & thermostat $300

all cost me less than what the dealer wanted for just an aftermarket Rad

Nissan dealerAM Rad $505OE Rad $830Thermostat $180

I am so glad i did it myself because i saved so much money its ridiculous

[ominouspride]

Hey slick,can you tell me where that ECT is located? thanks