P2044
Reductant Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low
What it means
P2044 means Reductant Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low.
Where it lives
For P2044, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P2044 reports a fault at the sensor.
Check these first
- A reductant temperature sensor A reporting a low signal
- A short to ground in the reductant temperature sensor A circuit
- An open in the reductant temperature sensor A harness
- A poor connection at the reductant temperature sensor A connector
What to do next
- Read the reductant temperature sensor A on a scan tool
- Look for a short to ground in the sensor circuit
- Inspect the reductant temperature sensor A connector and wiring
- Test the sensor circuit for open and short faults
- Replace the reductant heater and sender assembly if the sensor tests bad
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.