Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2BB7
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 6 Range/Performance
The ECM detects a range/performance fault on the engine coolant temperature sensor 6. Reading cannot be used reliably for control.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / numberB / B7
Possible causes
- Sensor characteristic drifted high
- Sensor mounting displaced medium
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window low
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Cooling fan runs constantly or not at all
- Cabin heater weak or excessively hot
- Possible long warm-up time or hard cold start
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: easy
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 50–250 €
- Estimated time: 0.3–1.5 h
- Component: engine coolant temperature sensor 6
- Component: wiring harness
- Component: ecm
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012