OBD Guide

P2ACA

Charge Air Cooler Coolant Temperature Sensor B Circuit High

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
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Activating emergency engine operation
  • Unstable operation at idle

Causes

  • Coolant Temperature Sensor B Malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Problems with the engine control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect the connectors and contacts of the sensor
  3. Check sensor resistance at different temperatures
  4. Replace temperature sensor if necessary
  5. Check and, if necessary, update the ECU software

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