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Diagnostic reference · P06AE

P06AE

Control Module Internal Temperature Sensor B Circuit High

System
Computer output circuits (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P06AE means Control Module Internal Temperature Sensor B Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P06AE, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P06AE reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • An open internal temperature sensor B inside the control module
  • A chafed or shorted wire in the sensor B circuit
  • Corrosion or water in the sensor B connector
  • A failed module driver reading the internal sensor
  • Electrical noise on the sensor B circuit

What to do next

  1. Read internal temperature sensor B live data on a scan tool
  2. Check the sensor B wiring for opens and shorts
  3. Inspect the sensor B connector for corrosion or water
  4. Compare sensor B against sensor A or ambient temperature
  5. Replace the control module if the internal sensor stays high
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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