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P043A

Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 2

System
Auxiliary emission controls (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Auxiliary Emissions Controls

What it means

P043A means Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 2.

Where it lives

For P043A, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P043A puts it on bank 2.

Check these first

  • A failed rear catalyst temperature sensor on bank 2
  • An open or short in the rear sensor circuit
  • Corrosion at the rear sensor connector
  • A converter running hot from a rich condition
  • An ECM fault on the rear sensor input

What to do next

  1. Read the rear sensor temperature on a scan tool
  2. Check the rear sensor circuit for an open or short
  3. Inspect the rear sensor connector for corrosion
  4. Check bank 2 fuel trims for a rich condition
  5. Replace the rear sensor if the reading is implausible
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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