OBD Guide

P2AC9

Charge Air Cooler Coolant Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Deteriorating fuel economy
  • Rough engine idling
  • Acceleration problems

Causes

  • Charge air cooler temperature sensor B fault
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Engine control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect the connectors and contacts of the sensor
  3. Check the resistance of the temperature sensor
  4. Replace temperature sensor if necessary
  5. Check and update the engine control unit firmware

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