OBD Guide

P2517

A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor B Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The air conditioner does not work or does not work well
  • Hot air from vents
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine operation at idle

Causes

  • Refrigerant pressure sensor B fault
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Low refrigerant level in the system
  • Engine control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the refrigerant level in the system
  2. Inspect the sensor connector and wiring harness
  3. Check the resistance and voltage in the sensor circuit
  4. Replace the refrigerant pressure sensor if necessary
  5. Reset the error code and check the system

Related codes

Error P2517 by Vehicle Brand