Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2045
Reductant Temperature Sensor A Circuit High
Reductant temperature sensor A reads above its upper plausibility limit — open signal or short to B+.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number– / 45
Possible causes
- Open signal line high
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
- Supply wire pinched against B+ source low
Symptoms
- Check engine light or NOx warning on
- AdBlue/DEF level or quality warning
- Possible no-start countdown after ignore period
- Failed emissions inspection (NOx)
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 80–500 €
- Estimated time: 0.7–2 h
- Component: reductant temperature sensor
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012