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P2ACA

Charge Air Cooler Coolant Temperature Sensor B Circuit High

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

What it means

P2ACA means Charge Air Cooler Coolant Temperature Sensor B Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P2ACA, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P2ACA reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • An open sensor B signal circuit reading as a constant high temperature
  • A failed charge air cooler coolant temperature sensor B with high resistance
  • A disconnected sensor B connector
  • A sensor B signal wire broken inside the insulation

What to do next

  1. Scan all modules and read charge air cooler coolant temperature sensor B
  2. Inspect the sensor B connector and harness for a break or a loose fit
  3. Test the sensor B signal wire for continuity from the sensor to the module
  4. Measure sensor B resistance hot and cold against the charge air coolant range
  5. Replace charge air cooler coolant temperature sensor B if the wiring is intact
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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