Engine coolant temp sencor( code po117) on 1998 acura rl 3.5 motor

1998 ACURA RL
167,000 MILES
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ASHLEYZUVER
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Engine light on got code po117 engine coolant temp low out put / checked resistance on sencor cold motor on resistance replaced sencor still showing code
Oct 11, 2012 at 8:14 PM
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KHLOW2008
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That would mean either the sensor you replaced with is faulty, wrong sensor replaced or there is a fault with the wiring. You would need to test the circuit for a break in the wiring or you could have a bad PCM.
Oct 11, 2012 at 8:18 PM
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