P117A - Engine Oil Over Temperature - Forced Limited Power

Repair Importance Level: 3/3

Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3 What is this?

P117A Possible Causes

Engine overheating
Low engine coolant
Loaded weight is greater than the maximum vehicle weight rating

How do I fix code P117A

Check the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

Cost of diagnosing the P117A code

Labor: 1.0

The cost of diagnosing the P117A code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

Possible Symptoms

Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P117A Meaning

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

P117A More Information

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Information for specific makes

P117A AUDI Bank 1 Lambda Correction Catalyst Center Control Limit Reached
P117A FORD Engine Oil Over Temperature - Forced Limited Power
P117A LINCOLN Engine Oil Over Temperature - Forced Limited Power
P117A NISSAN Cylinder A/F Imbalance Monitoring Bank 1
P117A VOLKSWAGEN Bank 1 Lambda Correction Catalyst Center Control Limit Reached

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