OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)

P2CA2 Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Sense Circuit Low

The sense feedback circuit for the charge air cooler coolant pump reports a low condition. Pump output verification is impaired.

Is it safe to drive with P2CA2?

The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.

Common causes

  • Most likelySense wire shorted to ground
  • PossibleOpen in sense wire
  • Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance

Repair at a glance

Difficulty
Medium
DIY friendly
Best left to a mechanic
Typical labour
0.5–3 h
Emissions test
Usually unaffected
Parts involved
Cac Coolant Pump, Wiring Harness, Ecm

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