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P3081

P3081

Diagnosis information - DME V8 DFI

Coolant temperature implausible

Diagnostic conditions
- Coolant temperature when engine starts < 40 °C (104 °F)
- Engine running (calculated without overrun phases) for 4 ... 20 minutes (depending on intake air temperature at engine start)
- No detection of coolant temperature sensor fault

Possible fault causes
- Air in cooling system
- Influence by engine-block heater
- Seal in thermostat housing faulty
- Thermostat housing faulty
- Thermostat faulty