OBD Guide

B0179

Output Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–33 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect operation of the climate control system
  • Uneven heating/cooling of air in the cabin
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Malfunction of outlet air temperature sensor 2
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Problems with the climate control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the sensor
  2. Check connections and contacts in the sensor connector
  3. Test the sensor with a multimeter
  4. Replace sensor if necessary

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