OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P00DE Charge Air Cooler Coolant Temperature Sensor A Circuit
Generic electrical fault at the charge air cooler coolant temperature sensor A (water-cooled CAC system).
Is it safe to drive with P00DE?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor failed
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Cac Coolant Temp Sensor A, Sensor Wiring
Related codes
- P2AC7Charge Air Cooler Coolant Temperature Sensor B Circuit
- P00DBAmbient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit B Low
- P00DCAmbient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit B High
- P00DDAmbient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit B Intermittent/Erratic
- P00DFCharge Air Cooler Coolant Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
- P00E0Charge Air Cooler Coolant Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low
- P00E1Charge Air Cooler Coolant Temperature Sensor A Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.