OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2CE3 Intake Air Heater C Circuit Low
The control circuit of intake air heater C reports a circuit low condition. Cold-start preheating cannot be commanded as expected.
Is it safe to drive with P2CE3?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyControl wire shorted to ground
- PossibleHeater element shorted
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Intake Air Heater C, Wiring Harness, Ecm
Related codes
- P0541Intake Air Heater A Circuit Low
- P2607Intake Air Heater B Circuit Low
- P2CE0Cold Start Cylinder 6 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Performance
- P2CE1Intake Air Heater C Circuit/Open
- P2CE2Intake Air Heater C Circuit Range/Performance
- P2CE4Intake Air Heater C Circuit High
- P2CE5Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor C Circuit
- P2CE6Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor C Range/Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.