Powertrain Codes

P2188

Technical Definition:

System Too Rich at Idle (Bank 1)

Trouble Code: P2188
Address: 0x2188
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Fuel and Air Metering
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System Too Rich At Idle Bank 1

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Tech Notes:

– Leaking fuel injector or pressure regulator
– High fuel pressure condition
– Faulty Oxygen (O2) Sensor
– Faulty Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor

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P2185

Technical Definition:

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) (Sensor 2) Circuit High

Trouble Code: P2185
Address: 0x2185
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Fuel and Air Metering
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit High

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Tech Notes:

– Low coolant level
– Faulty Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
– Stuck or leaking thermostat
– Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor harness is open or shorted
– Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor circuit poor electrical connection

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P2186

Technical Definition:

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) (Sensor 2) Circuit Intermittent / Erratic

Trouble Code: P2186
Address: 0x2186
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Fuel and Air Metering
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

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P2182

Technical Definition:

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) (Sensor 2) Circuit

Trouble Code: P2182
Address: 0x2182
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Fuel and Air Metering
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit

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P2183

Technical Definition:

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) (Sensor 2) Circuit Range / Performance

Trouble Code: P2183
Address: 0x2183
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Fuel and Air Metering
Technical Description:

Possible Causes:

Possible Symptoms:

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance

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OBD-II Trouble Code Type:

Diagnostic Step:

Tech Notes:

– Low coolant level
– Faulty Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
– Stuck or leaking thermostat
– Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor harness is open or shorted
– Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor circuit poor electrical connection

Specific Makes:

P2184

Technical Definition:

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) (Sensor 2) Circuit Low

Trouble Code: P2184
Address: 0x2184
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Fuel and Air Metering
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Possible Symptoms:

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Low

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P2181

Technical Definition:

Cooling System Performance

Trouble Code: P2181
Address: 0x2181
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Fuel and Air Metering
Technical Description:

Possible Causes:

Possible Symptoms:

Cooling System Performance

Possible Solutions:

OBD-II Trouble Code Type:

Diagnostic Step:

Tech Notes:

– Low coolant level
– Faulty Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
– Stuck or leaking thermostat
– Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor harness is open or shorted
– Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor circuit poor electrical connection

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