Difference between revisions of "16501/P0117"

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* Bad acceleration during warming up.
 
* Bad acceleration during warming up.
 
** ''Diesel: an indication is extreme long time burning time of the glow indication light.''
 
** ''Diesel: an indication is extreme long time burning time of the glow indication light.''
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* Engine Overheating
  
 
==== Possible Causes ====
 
==== Possible Causes ====
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* Wiring and/or connections faulty (short circuit?)
 
* Wiring and/or connections faulty (short circuit?)
 
* Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62) faulty
 
* Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62) faulty
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* Mechanical problems in cooling system
  
 
==== Possible Solutions ====
 
==== Possible Solutions ====
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* Check wiring and connections
 
* Check wiring and connections
 
* Check / Replace Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62)
 
* Check / Replace Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62)
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* Check cooling system and correct overheating condition if present
  
 
==== Special Notes ====
 
==== Special Notes ====

Latest revision as of 14:25, 31 January 2011

16501/P0117 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62): Signal too Low

Possible Symptoms

  • Difficulties with starting a cold engine.
  • Starting the engine when engine is warmish or warm, idle rpm immediately is 1200 - 3000 rpm.
  • RPM at idle is irregular.
  • With all engine temperatures seldom idle rpm will vary between 900 - 1000 rpm.
  • With engine warm (90 °C) the engine temperature suddenly drops (70 °C) and slowly comes back to 90 °C.
  • Bad acceleration during warming up.
    • Diesel: an indication is extreme long time burning time of the glow indication light.
  • Engine Overheating

Possible Causes

  • The electrical signal coming from G62 is too low
  • Wiring and/or connections faulty (short circuit?)
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62) faulty
  • Mechanical problems in cooling system

Possible Solutions

  • Check wiring and connections
  • Check / Replace Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62)
  • Check cooling system and correct overheating condition if present

Special Notes

  • In MY 1995-2002 (?) in Europe at VW-cars the G2/G62 had the bad reputation of breaking down often. The default G2/G62 is black and all replacements are green.