OBD Guide

P2160

Vehicle Speed Sensor B Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect speedometer readings
  • Problems with gear shifting (automatic transmission)
  • Cruise control doesn't work
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Incorrect odometer readings

Causes

  • Speed sensor B fault
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Circuit Grounding Problems
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring and connectors of speed sensor B
  2. Check the resistance and output signal of the speed sensor
  3. Check sensor circuit grounding
  4. If necessary, replace speed sensor B
  5. Check and, if necessary, reflash or replace the ECU

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