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P2A52

Alternative Fuel Vaporizer A Outlet Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

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

What it means

P2A52 means Alternative Fuel Vaporizer A Outlet Temperature Sensor Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P2A52, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P2A52 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the vaporizer A outlet temperature sensor signal
  • A failed vaporizer A outlet temperature sensor reading low
  • Low reference voltage at the vaporizer A outlet temperature sensor
  • Corrosion in the vaporizer A outlet temperature sensor connector
  • A control module misreading the vaporizer A outlet temperature low

What to do next

  1. Read vaporizer A outlet temperature on a scan tool
  2. Test the vaporizer A outlet temperature sensor signal for a short to ground
  3. Check the vaporizer A outlet temperature sensor reference voltage
  4. Inspect the vaporizer A outlet temperature sensor connector
  5. Replace the vaporizer A outlet temperature 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.