OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)

P2522 A/C Request B Circuit

General electrical fault on the second A/C request input B. Many vehicles have two HVAC zones, a rear evaporator request, or a redundant request line — input B carries that signal. With the input invalid, the ECM cannot honour zone B compressor demand or rear-evap operation.

Is it safe to drive with P2522?

Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.

Common causes

  • Most likelyOpen or shorted A/C request wire B
  • PossibleHVAC module not transmitting request B

Repair at a glance

Difficulty
Medium
DIY friendly
Best left to a mechanic
Typical labour
0.4–2 h
Emissions test
Usually unaffected
Parts involved
AC Request Input B

Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.