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P23C4

Engine Coolant Bypass Valve C Position Sensor Circuit Low

System
Ignition and misfire (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Ignition

What it means

P23C4 means Engine Coolant Bypass Valve C Position Sensor Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P23C4, the description names the sensor as the part involved.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the bypass valve C position signal wire
  • A failed bypass valve C position sensor
  • Coolant or oil contamination in the sensor connector
  • An open in the sensor reference voltage feed

What to do next

  1. Read bypass valve C position on a scan tool
  2. Test the C position signal wire for a short to ground
  3. Check for reference voltage at the sensor C connector
  4. Inspect the connector for coolant or oil intrusion
  5. Replace the bypass valve C position sensor 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.