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PowertrainP2186

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Engine coolant temperature sensor 2 circuit intermittent/erratic

25 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to engine cooling or temperature. Overheating can damage the engine.

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Watch the temperature gauge. Stop safely and let the engine cool if the gauge climbs, steam appears, or a red warning light comes on.

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 CVP2186No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2186Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
BYDP2186Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
CheryP2186Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2186Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2186Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2186Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2186Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2186Sirkuit sensor suhu pendingin mesin 2 intermiten/acak BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2186Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
GMP2186Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2186Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2186Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
HoldenP2186Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP2186No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP2186No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2186Engine coolant temperature sensor 2 - circuit intermittent/erratic BrandPowertrain
OpelP2186Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2186No description available Powertrain
PorscheP2186No description available Powertrain
SaabP2186Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2186Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
TataP2186Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2186Engine coolant temperature sensor 2 circuit intermittent/erratic BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2186Engine Coolant Temp Sensor on Radiator Outlet (G83): Intermittent 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.

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