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Engine Coolant Overtemperature Condition

The BOBCAT-P0217 (Bobcat) diesel fault code means: Engine Coolant Overtemperature Condition. This is a critical severity code.

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Common Symptoms

  • Overheat warning / automatic shutdown
  • Coolant boiling from cap
  • Fan running full speed

Probable Causes (Ranked by Likelihood)

  • Plugged radiator cores (chaff, mulch, landscape debris) Very Likely
  • Stuck hydraulic-driven cooling fan / reversible fan control failure Likely
  • Low coolant / blown head gasket Possible

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bobcat code P0217?

Bobcat P0217: Engine Coolant Overtemperature Condition. This code is reported on Bobcat equipment running the described engine family.

Can I keep working with Bobcat code P0217?

Do not continue operating. Risk of engine damage or unsafe shutdown.

How much does Bobcat P0217 cost to fix?

Estimated repair cost: $0-$1,200. Off-road diesel shop labor runs $125-$175/hr in 2026. Dealer diagnostic software (Bobcat Service Analyzer) is usually required.

Mechanics Guide Step-by-step diagnosis

Step-by-Step Diagnostic Procedure

  1. Shut down and let cool -- clean radiator/oil cooler stack with low-pressure air from the inside out.

  2. On machines with reversible fan, cycle fan and verify direction change in Service Analyzer.

  3. Check coolant level at expansion tank, pressure-test cap.

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This page is built from documented references. Verify against your own service info before repair work.

  • SAE J2012Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions (defines P0217 as a generic OBD-II code)

P0217 on Other Platforms

The same code ID appears across other engines, vehicles, and equipment. Diagnostic flow varies by platform — see the matching breakdown:

Gas / Automotive (OBD-II) Generic OBD-II definition for P0217 Duramax critical Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition Kubota critical Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition Power Stroke moderate Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition Yanmar critical Engine Coolant Overtemperature

Commonly Affected Vehicles

  • Bobcat S650 skid steer loader (Kubota V3800)
  • Bobcat S740 / S750 / S770 / S850 skid steer loaders (Kubota V3800)
  • Bobcat T650 / T750 / T770 / T870 compact track loaders (Kubota V3800)
  • Bobcat E50 / E55 / E60 / E85 mini excavators (Kubota V3800)
  • Bobcat UW56 utility vehicle (Kubota V3800)
  • Bobcat S630 / S650 skid steer loaders (Doosan D24)
  • Bobcat S770 / S850 skid steer loaders (Doosan D34)
  • Bobcat T630 / T650 / T870 compact track loaders (Doosan D24/D34)
  • Bobcat E55 / E85 mini excavators (Doosan D24)

Related Codes

BOBCAT-M0311

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