P2183 OBD-II: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance

P2183 Severity

Urgent

Should you fix P2183 yourself?

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What causes OBD-II fault code P2183?

The Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor measures the temperature of the coolant going through the engine. The engine's control module (PCM) compares two Engine Coolant Temperature Sensors and the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor to confirm sensor's calibration. If the PCM determines that one of the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensors has lost its calibration, the PCM will set code P2183.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P2183

OBD-II Code Decreased engine performance is defined as a Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance

Decreased engine performance Symptoms

A/C may not operate
Decreased engine performance
Increased fuel consumption

Common Problems That Trigger the P2183 Code

Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor failure
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
Wiring issue

Common Repairs Needed for the P2183 Code

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Other OBD-II Codes

P2182: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit P2181: Cooling System Performance P2180: System Too Rich Off Idle P217F: Fuel Injector Group "H" Supply Voltage Circuit High P217E: Fuel Injector Group "H" Supply Voltage Circuit Low P217D: Fuel Injector Group "H" Supply Voltage Circuit/Open P217C: Fuel Injector Group "G" Supply Voltage Circuit High P217B: Fuel Injector Group "G" Supply Voltage Circuit Low P217A: Fuel Injector Group "G" Supply Voltage Circuit/Open P2179: System Too Lean Off Idle P2178: System Too Rich Off Idle P2177: System Too Lean Off Idle P2184: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Low P2185: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit High P2186: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic P2187: System Too Lean at Idle P2188: System Too Rich at Idle P2189: System Too Lean at Idle P2190: System Too Rich at Idle P2191: System Too Lean at Higher Load P2192: System Too Rich at Higher Load P2193: System Too Lean at Higher Load P2194: System Too Rich at Higher Load P2195: O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Lean

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