P050E
Cold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low
What it means
P050E means Cold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low.
Check these first
- A failed exhaust temperature sensor
- A rich condition from leaking injectors on cold start
- A restricted exhaust raising the reading
- A failing ignition system not lighting the charge
What to do next
- Read the exhaust temperature sensor on a cold start
- Check the fuel trims for a cold start rich condition
- Inspect the ignition system for weak spark
- Check the exhaust for a restriction
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.