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Diagnostic reference · P2B2E

P2B2E

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 5 Circuit High

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

What it means

P2B2E means Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 5 Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P2B2E, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P2B2E reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • An open in the engine coolant temperature sensor 5 signal circuit
  • A failed engine coolant temperature sensor 5 reading high
  • A sensor 5 connector pin backed out
  • A sensor 5 signal wire broken inside the insulation

What to do next

  1. Scan all modules and read engine coolant temperature sensor 5 voltage
  2. Inspect the sensor 5 connector for a backed out or spread pin
  3. Test the sensor 5 signal circuit for an open
  4. Measure sensor 5 resistance against the coolant range
  5. Replace engine coolant temperature sensor 5 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.