Code
P06AB
Generic
P — Powertrain
Control Module Internal Temperature Sensor B Circuit
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Causes
- Open or short in the sensor B wiring harness (to power, ground, or signal)
- Corroded, loose or damaged connector or pin at the control module
- Water intrusion or contamination at connector or harness
- Failed internal temperature sensor (thermistor) or related internal module component
- Failed control module (internal circuit fault)
- Intermittent wiring damage (chafing, broken conductor)
Symptoms
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with stored P06AB
- Stored freeze frame or freeze data showing abnormal internal temperature B values
- Possible reduced functionality of temperature-dependent systems (fan control, idle, fuel trim) depending on vehicle strategy
- Intermittent or non-repeatable faults (if wiring is intermittent)
- No obvious external engine temperature change — fault refers to module internal sensor
What to check
- Read and record freeze frame and live data for internal temperature sensor B and compare to sensor A (if available)
- Scan for additional related DTCs (other module temperature codes, communication errors)
- Visually inspect wiring and connectors near the control module for damage, corrosion, moisture, or bent pins
- Backprobe the sensor B signal and ground at the module harness connector and observe voltage/response while warming/cooling (if serviceable)
- Perform continuity and resistance checks of the wiring between module connector and any external junctions per factory wiring diagram
- Wiggle-test harness while monitoring live data to reproduce intermittent faults
Signal parameters
- Typical sensor type: internal thermistor (NTC or PTC) monitored by ECM ADC
- Expected signal voltage range (generic): ~0.1–4.9 V depending on temperature; many systems near ~2.5 V at ambient — consult OEM spec
- Resistance varies with temperature; check OEM chart if available (no universal resistance values)
- Look for sudden jumps to near 0 V (short to ground) or near battery voltage (short to power) or open-circuit (no/erratic reading)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Verify the code with a scan tool, record freeze frame and live data. Clear the code and see if it returns.
- Check for related DTCs and perform basic visual inspection of connectors and wiring at the control module and nearby harness routes.
- Monitor live data: compare internal temp sensor B to internal temp sensor A or other temperature inputs. Note steady vs. erratic behavior.
- With ignition ON (engine off) backprobe the sensor B signal terminal at the module connector. Measure voltage to ground and to battery. Compare to expected range.
- Measure resistance across the sensor circuit if two-wire; if internal to module, measure continuity of the harness to the module pins per wiring diagram.
- Inspect pins for corrosion, bent or pushed-out terminals; repair or reseat connector as required.
- If wiring and connector tests pass, perform a wiggle test while monitoring data to catch intermittent open/shorts.
- If harness/connector repairs do not correct the fault and all external wiring tests OK, consider module internal fault. Verify with factory diagnostics before module replacement.
- After repair, clear codes and perform a drive cycle or reproduce conditions to confirm the code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged or corroded connector at the control module
- Open or shorted signal wire between ECM and external harness
- Failed internal thermistor or internal module solder/joint fault
- Moisture contamination causing intermittent readings
Fault status
Status
Control Module Internal Temperature Sensor B Circuit — Circuit malfunction (open/short/out-of-range).
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.5 hours
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