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PowertrainP0436

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2 Sensor 1)

25 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Catalytic converter: cleans the exhaust gases · EGR: exhaust gas recirculation, which cuts harmful gases · EVAP: the system that traps fuel vapour · Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Bank 2: the side of the engine containing cylinder 2 · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range covers emissions control (EGR, EVAP, oxygen sensors and the catalytic converter), but some manufacturers also use P04 codes for oil-pressure, brake-fluid and coolant-level warnings.

2Common causes

  1. Clogged or faulty EGR valve
  2. EVAP system leak (hoses, canister, fuel cap)
  3. Faulty oxygen sensor
  4. Ageing catalytic converter
  5. Low oil, brake fluid or coolant (on some models)
  6. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Do not assume this code is safe to drive. Check the description: if it names oil pressure, brake fluid, coolant, or a brake fault, stop safely and have it diagnosed before driving. Emissions-only codes (EGR, EVAP, catalyst) should still be checked before an emissions or roadworthiness inspection.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2 Sensor 1) SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2 Sensor 1) SAEPowertrain
BMWP0436Catalyst Temp. Sensor Range/Perf BrandPowertrain
BYDP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
CheryP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor II-G132 Signal Wrong BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0436Catalyst Temp Sensor: Bank 2 (G132): Implausible Signal BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0436Julat/prestasi litar sensor suhu pemangkin bank 2 sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor II-G132 Signal Wrong BrandPowertrain
GMP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor II-G132 Signal Wrong BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2 Sensor 1) SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2 Sensor 1) SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2 Sensor 1) SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2 Sensor 1) SAEPowertrain
PeugeotP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2 Sensor 1) SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor II-G132 Signal Wrong BrandPowertrain
SaabP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
TataP0436Catalyst Temperature Sensor Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0436Catalyst temperature sensor circuit range/performance bank 2 sensor 1 BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0436 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP043600Rear exhaust gas temperature sensor - faulty signal BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP043627Der Temperatursensor 1 'Katalysator' (Zylinderreihe 2) hat Funktionsstörung. Die Signaländerungsrate ist oberhalb des zulässigen Grenzwertes. BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP043664Rear exhaust temperature sensor - reference value mismatch BrandPowertrain

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