OBD Guide

P01E5

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 3 Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Difficulty starting the engine
  • Check Engine Light Is On

Causes

  • Coolant temperature sensor 3 malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • ECU malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
  2. Check the contacts in the sensor connector
  3. Replace coolant temperature sensor 3
  4. Check the operation of the computer

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