Multi-code OBD2 diagnosis

Enter all the codes your scanner showed, not just the first one. We give you the overall severity, whether you can keep driving, the order in which to check them and how they relate to each other.

Summary

Overall severity
Critical
Can I keep driving?
No, stop and have it checked
Estimated cost
$20 to $3,000
Codes analyzed
1 of 1

The order below is the recommended one: first the codes that can cause the others. After each repair, clear the codes and check which ones come back.

Order of inspection

  1. P0217 Engine Over Temperature Condition Critical

    The P0217 code means the engine reached an excessive temperature. It is a serious code: stop the engine and check the cooling system before you go any further. Repairs run from about $20 to $3,000.

    Step-by-step diagnosis for P0217