P1289 and Overheating

[fireemt1]

First time poster and listener as this issue with my 2014 Edge SE is about to drive me insane and led me here.

 

Rewind 2 weeks ago, driving along and "engine coolant over temp" popped up on the dash along with cooling fans kicking on. Great. Arrived home and started trouble shooting the next day. Coolant levels looked Ok. Only code showing is P1289. Another symptoms was temp gauge on dash showing normal operating temps and immediately after warning pops up, the bottom bubble of the thermometer image is colored in (like its not registering). 

 

Upon Google search, all signs were pointing to cylinder head temp sensor being bad. I normally perform most of the work myself on vehicles, but I did not want to tackle this project after watching the video on getting to the sensor in the valley. Don't have a mechanic handy so called the dealership. ~$600 to change it out. Fine. I just need to get it fixed.

 

Just received a call stating they traced it down and the camshaft sensor is bad. Confused, I asked again. Quoted $1200 to fix it. Told them I'd be by to pick it up. Even more confusing is the videos I watched were 1/10th the effort to change out the camshaft sensor in comparison to the CHT sensor, but double in price.

 

Long story short, if you're still with me, I've googled far and wide to no avail relating my symptoms and P code to a camshaft sensor. I know just enough about engine repair to get by, but can anyone with expertise see any relation between their diagnosis and my symptoms? Any insight would be GREATLY appreciated.

 

 

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

sorry to hear of your troubles!

 

there are two types of cam sensors: the electronic ones near/under the intake tubing, and the mechanical wheels under the timing cover on the opposite side of the engine.  MY guess is that they are talking about the wheels, not the actual sensors.

 

If you have an invoice/estimate to post, it should have part numbers, which can be searched for and will confirm my thoughts on this question.

 

If they DO have to go in, there are a number of components that should be changed, not just the wheels.  But lets get them to put those codes on paper first.

[fireemt1]

Thanks for the reply.

 

So, the story gets better. Went to the dealership and inquired on the issue. The rep kept telling me the camshaft position sensor needs replacing. Still confused I asked to see the technician's report. As I suspected, the report states "CHT sensor" needs replacing. EXACTLY what I told them that needed to be done and was quoted $660 for. Ok, so the rep misread or whatever but we're getting somewhere now.

 

Now we're back to the $1200 bill to fix. The earlier quote for $660 has mysteriously disappeared even though I "coincidently" pulled a name that happens to work there and the exact hour labor charge to fix it. ?. I was informed that the diagnostic fee and the radiator flush was probably not included. So I agreed and said 660 + 130 + 150 = 940. No one could answer my question of the extra 260 ?. Paid the diagnostic fee and left.

 

I knew better than to take something to the dealership out of warranty, but trying to rush things up bit me in the butt. Today located a recommended mechanic who will replace it for far less. Lesson learned.

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

Rooting for the fix to be in with the CHT sensor.  Glad you dug in and hung on.  Good service advisors are just as much a must as good techs.