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P043B

Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 2

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

What it means

P043B means Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 2.

Where it lives

For P043B, start at the sensor the description names. The description of P043B puts it on bank 2.

Check these first

  • A rear catalyst temperature sensor on bank 2 reading implausibly
  • An erratic rear sensor signal
  • Corrosion at the rear sensor connector
  • A restricted bank 2 converter trapping heat
  • An ECM fault skewing the rear reading

What to do next

  1. Compare the rear sensor reading to a cold start value
  2. Inspect the rear sensor connector for corrosion
  3. Check the bank 2 converter for a restriction
  4. Verify the rear sensor is the correct part
  5. Replace the rear sensor if the reading stays off
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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