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P2BB7

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 6 Circuit Range/Performance

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

What it means

P2BB7 means Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 6 Circuit Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P2BB7, start at the sensor the description names.

Check these first

  • An engine coolant temperature sensor 6 reading outside the coolant range
  • A failed sensor 6 with a slow or skewed response
  • A sensor 6 that disagrees with the other coolant temperature sensors
  • Air pockets at sensor 6 after a coolant service

What to do next

  1. Scan all modules and compare sensor 6 to the other coolant temperature sensors
  2. Inspect the sensor 6 connector and wiring for damage
  3. Check for air pockets and bleed the cooling system
  4. Measure sensor 6 resistance hot and cold against the coolant range
  5. Replace engine coolant temperature sensor 6 if the reading stays skewed
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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