C217A Kia Optima OBD Code

OBD/2 C217A error code description and symptoms.

The Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch allows the engine's control module (PCM) or Transmission Control Module (TCM) to use hydraulic fluid to engage the clutches in the transmission to allow for smoother shifting while driving. If the PCM or TCM detects an issue with the hydraulic clutch or the pressure switch, the PCM or TCM will set code C217A

Regardless of the design though, the purpose of all clutch actuating systems is to improve the driving experience by removing the need for manual clutch operation by the driver. Computer-controlled clutch actuating systems work particularly well in dual clutch systems where one clutch controls gear changes of even-numbered gear ratios, and a second clutch that controls gear changes of odd-numbered ratios.

C217A Kia Optima Error Code Repair Process :

For cylinder head overtemperature protection active check engine light is perhaps the most troubling of lights because it could mean so many different things, from you didn't screw the gas cap on tightly enough to look out for pistons flying through the hood and into the stratosphere. The easiest way to find out what this light is telling you is to hook your vehicle up to a scan tool. C217A error code diagnostic tool looks a little like an oversized calculator and plugs into a communication port inside the car. After you instruct it to perform the scan, it speaks cylinder head overtemperature protection active with your car's computers to find out exactly what's prompting the light to turn on.

Common Causes of Kia Optima C217A OBD2 Code

A common cause of code C217A is the failure of Cylinder Head Overtemperature Protection Active, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Continuous oil flow to the VCT piston chamber
Faulty Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS)
Ignition coils harness is open or shorted
Variable Camshaft Timing solenoid stuck open

C217A is a kind of Chassis Trouble Code

Diagnosing chassis noises can be one of the most frustrating problems technicians face. Fortunately, manufacturers have engineered noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) diagnostic techniques and equipment to find the source of the noise.

Engine OBD 2 Codes website is a freeware resource center for engine trouble codes.

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C217A Kia Optima OBD Code

C217A Kia Optima Error Code Repair Process :

Common Causes of Kia Optima C217A OBD2 Code

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