OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2BB7 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 6 Range/Performance
The ECM detects a range/performance fault on the engine coolant temperature sensor 6. Reading cannot be used reliably for control.
Is it safe to drive with P2BB7?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor characteristic drifted
- PossibleSensor mounting displaced
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Cooling fan runs constantly or not at all
- Cabin heater weak or excessively hot
- Possible long warm-up time or hard cold start
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
- Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 6, Wiring Harness, Ecm
Related codes
- P2AFDEngine Coolant Temperature Sensor 4 Range/Performance
- P2B2CEngine Coolant Temperature Sensor 5 Range/Performance
- P2BB4Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 4 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P2BB5Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 5 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P2BB6Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 6 Circuit
- P2BB8Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 6 Circuit Low
- P2BB9Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 6 Circuit High
- P2BBAEngine Coolant Temperature Sensor 6 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.