P2A5B

Alternative Fuel Vaporizer C Outlet Temperature Sensor Range/Performance

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Increased fuel consumption
Reduced engine power
Unstable engine idling
Problems starting the engine

Causes

Evaporator temperature sensor malfunction
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Problems with the engine control unit
Mechanical damage to the evaporator

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
Check the sensor connector and contacts
Test the temperature sensor with a multimeter
Replace temperature sensor if necessary
Check the operation of the alternative fuel evaporator

Related codes

P2A5A P2A5C P2A5D