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Diagnostic reference · P2162

P2162

Vehicle Speed Sensor A/B Correlation

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

What it means

P2162 means Vehicle Speed Sensor A/B Correlation.

Where it lives

For P2162, the description names the sensor as the part involved.

Check these first

  • A mismatch between the speed sensor A and B signals
  • A failed vehicle speed sensor A or B
  • Corrosion in the speed sensor circuits
  • A transmission or rear axle fault skewing a speed signal
  • An ECM or TCM fault

What to do next

  1. Read the speed sensor A and B signals on a scan tool
  2. Compare the two signals through a test drive
  3. Check the sensor A and B wiring for corrosion
  4. Inspect the transmission or rear axle for a fault
  5. Replace the faulty speed sensor if the signals do not match
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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