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P00B4

Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High

System
Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P00B4 means Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P00B4, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P00B4 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • An open in the sensor signal wire
  • A disconnected or failed radiator coolant temperature sensor
  • High resistance at the sensor connector
  • A poor ground on the sensor circuit
  • A faulty ECM input

What to do next

  1. Watch the radiator coolant temperature for a fixed high reading
  2. Unplug the sensor and check whether the value moves
  3. Inspect the connector for a loose sensor
  4. Test the signal wire for an open
  5. Replace the sensor if it reads open
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.