P23C5
Engine Coolant Bypass Valve C Position Sensor Circuit High
What it means
P23C5 means Engine Coolant Bypass Valve C Position Sensor Circuit High.
Where it lives
For P23C5, the part to look at first is the sensor named here.
Check these first
- A short to voltage on the bypass valve C position signal wire
- An open in the bypass valve C position sensor ground
- A failed bypass valve C position sensor
- A poor connector pin fit at the sensor C
What to do next
- Read bypass valve C position on a scan tool
- Test the C position signal wire for a short to voltage
- Check the sensor C ground circuit for an open
- Wiggle test the C connector pins for poor contact
- Replace the bypass valve C position sensor if the wiring tests good
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.