OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0E5C DC/DC Converter Temperature Sensor C Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
The ECM detects a intermittent/erratic fault on the dc/dc converter temperature sensor c circuit. Reading cannot be used reliably for control.
Is it safe to drive with P0E5C?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor connector not seated
- PossibleNoisy ground reference
- Less likelyConnector with intermittent contact under vibration
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Dcdc Converter Temp Sensor C, Wiring Harness, Dcdc Converter
Related codes
- P0E59DC/DC Converter Temperature Sensor C Circuit Range/Performance
- P0E5ADC/DC Converter Temperature Sensor C Circuit Low
- P0E5BDC/DC Converter Temperature Sensor C Circuit High
- P0E5DDC/DC Converter Enable Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P0E5EBattery Charger Control Module A Processor Performance
- P0E5FBattery Charger Coupler Temperature A Too High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.