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P205E

Reductant Tank Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

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

What it means

P205E means Reductant Tank Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic.

Where it lives

For P205E, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P205E reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A loose reductant tank temperature sensor A connector
  • Water intrusion in the tank sensor A connector
  • Intermittent chafing on the sensor A harness
  • A failing tank sensor A that drops signal at times

What to do next

  1. Read reductant tank temperature sensor A while wiggling the harness
  2. Inspect the sensor A connector for water or corrosion
  3. Test the sensor A circuit for intermittent opens
  4. Check the sensor A ground for a voltage drop
  5. Replace the reductant tank temperature sensor A if the fault repeats
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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