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P0EC3

A/C Refrigerant Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low

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

What it means

P0EC3 means A/C Refrigerant Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P0EC3, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0EC3 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the refrigerant temperature sensor B signal wire
  • An open in the sensor B circuit
  • A failed sensor B reading low
  • A loose connector at sensor B

What to do next

  1. Read A/C refrigerant temperature sensor B on a scan tool
  2. Test the sensor B signal wire for a short to ground
  3. Check the sensor B connector and pins
  4. Verify reference voltage at sensor B
  5. Replace the sensor B if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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