P050E OBD-II: Cold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low
P050E Severity
Will P050E go away on its own?
Once the vehicle's onboard system no longer detects the issue, most codes will disappear on their own. If your vehicle still has this code, however, it should be properly diagnosed to avoid a more serious problem.
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Moderate severity codes might not threaten the vehicle's safety or functionality immediately, but you should still get it diagnosed within a reasonable time frame to keep your car running well.
What causes OBD-II fault code P050E?
In order for the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to maintain efficient fuel economy and minimize the emissions output from a vehicle, the engine exhaust system must reach a critical operating temperature. This temperature must be reached within 15 minutes after engine startup. If the weather is extremely cold, the temperature must rise at least 70+ degrees starting temperature. If the exhaust temperature does not reach operating temperature, the PCM can't accurately and efficiently control fuel economy and emissions. The PCM will set code P050E.
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What Does P050E Code Mean?
OBD-II Code P050E is defined as a Cold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low
In order for the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to maintain efficient fuel economy and minimize the emissions output from a vehicle, the engine exhaust system must reach a critical operating temperature. This temperature must be reached within 15 minutes after engine startup. If the weather is extremely cold, the temperature must rise at least 70+ degrees starting temperature. If the exhaust temperature does not reach operating temperature, the PCM can't accurately and efficiently control fuel economy and emissions. The PCM will set code P050E.
P050E Symptoms
- Increased fuel consumption
Common Problems That Trigger the P050E Code
- Ambient air temperature sensor failure
- Exhaust temperature sensor failure
- Internal engine failure
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software needs to be updated
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