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P2A5E

Alternative Fuel Vaporizer C Outlet Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

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

What it means

P2A5E means Alternative Fuel Vaporizer C Outlet Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic.

Where it lives

For P2A5E, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P2A5E reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • An intermittent open in the vaporizer C outlet temperature sensor circuit
  • A loose or corroded vaporizer C outlet temperature sensor connector
  • Chafed vaporizer C outlet temperature sensor wiring
  • A failing vaporizer C outlet temperature sensor
  • Water intrusion in the vaporizer C outlet temperature sensor connector

What to do next

  1. Read vaporizer C outlet temperature on a scan tool
  2. Wiggle test the vaporizer C outlet temperature sensor harness
  3. Watch vaporizer C outlet temperature for dropouts
  4. Inspect the vaporizer C outlet temperature sensor connector for water
  5. Replace the vaporizer C outlet temperature sensor if the fault returns
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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