OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2A5C Alternative Fuel Vaporizer C Outlet Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
Voltage on the outlet temperature sensor signal line of alternative fuel vaporizer C is below the expected window. Wire shorted to ground or sensor short.
Is it safe to drive with P2A5C?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySignal wire shorted to ground
- PossibleInternal sensor short
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.3–1.5 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Alt Fuel Vaporizer C Outlet Temp Sensor, Wiring Harness, Afcm
Related codes
- P2A52Alternative Fuel Vaporizer A Outlet Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
- P2A57Alternative Fuel Vaporizer B Outlet Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
- P2A59Alternative Fuel Vaporizer B Outlet Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P2A5AAlternative Fuel Vaporizer C Outlet Temperature Sensor Circuit
- P2A5BAlternative Fuel Vaporizer C Outlet Temperature Sensor Range/Performance
- P2A5DAlternative Fuel Vaporizer C Outlet Temperature Sensor Circuit High
- P2A5EAlternative Fuel Vaporizer C Outlet Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P2A5FAlternative Fuel Tank B Level Sensor Circuit
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.