OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2EC1 Turbocharger Compressor Outlet Temperature Sensor Circuit High
The turbocharger compressor outlet temperature sensor reports a circuit high fault. Charge air temperature post-compressor is unreliable.
Is it safe to drive with P2EC1?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySignal wire shorted to B+
- PossibleOpen sensor
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Significant power loss / limp mode
- Possible blue or black smoke from exhaust
- Whistling or hissing sound from intake
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.3–2 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Turbo Compressor Outlet Temp Sensor, Wiring Harness, Ecm
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.