OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2B5C Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve Supply Circuit Low
The engine coolant flow control valve reports a supply circuit low condition. Coolant routing between engine and radiator branches cannot be commanded as expected.
Is it safe to drive with P2B5C?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySupply fuse blown
- PossibleOpen in supply wire
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–4 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve, Wiring Harness, Ecm
Related codes
- P2B59Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve Control Circuit/Open
- P2B5AEngine Coolant Flow Control Valve Control Circuit Low
- P2B5BEngine Coolant Flow Control Valve Control Circuit High
- P2B5DEngine Coolant Flow Control Valve Position Sensor Circuit
- P2B5EEngine Coolant Flow Control Valve Position Sensor Circuit Low
- P2B5FEngine Coolant Flow Control Valve Position Sensor Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.