Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2C3A
Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low
The ECM detects a circuit low fault on the cylinder head temperature sensor b circuit. Reading cannot be used reliably for control.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / numberC / 3A
Possible causes
- Signal wire shorted to ground high
- Internal sensor short medium
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: easy
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 50–250 €
- Estimated time: 0.3–1.5 h
- Component: cylinder head temperature sensor b
- Component: wiring harness
- Component: ecm
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012