Code
U3572
Generic
U — Network/User
Stack Outlet Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit
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Causes
- Open circuit (broken wire or disconnected connector) to the sensor
- Short to ground or short to battery (power) in the signal or reference wire
- Corroded, bent, or pushed-back terminal in the sensor connector
- Failed coolant temperature sensor
- High-resistance connection or poor ground
- Water/contamination intrusion into connector or harness
Symptoms
- MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) illumination
- Incorrect coolant temperature gauge or display reading
- Cooling fan or HVAC behavior not operating correctly
- Reduced engine performance or altered cold/warm idle control
- Possible hard starting or extended warm-up time
- Stored freeze-frame data showing out-of-range temperature values
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a scan tool; note reported sensor voltage/temperature and any related codes
- Visually inspect sensor connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, signs of water ingress, or pushed-out pins
- Backprobe sensor connector to measure reference voltage, signal voltage, and ground continuity
- Measure sensor resistance (with sensor disconnected) and compare to specification or expected trend (resistance changes with temperature)
- Perform wiggle test on harness and connector while monitoring live data to find intermittent faults
- Check for short to battery or ground with an ohmmeter (battery disconnected) between signal and power/ground
Signal parameters
- Typical reference supply to sensor: ~5 V (vehicle dependent).
- Typical signal voltage range: ~0.1–4.9 V (sensor output varies with temperature and type).
- Open-circuit symptom: signal floats to supply voltage or scanner reports implausible/high voltage.
- Short-to-ground symptom: signal near 0 V.
- NTC-type sensor behavior: resistance decreases as temperature increases (exact ohms vary by sensor and vehicle).
- Expect stable, smooth temperature readings when sensor and wiring are healthy; rapid jumps indicate intermittent or electrical faults.
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record stored codes and freeze-frame data with a scan tool. Note any other related codes.
- Visually inspect the Stack Outlet Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, or contamination.
- With ignition ON (engine off), backprobe the connector and verify reference voltage at the sensor (compare to vehicle spec).
- Measure signal voltage while warming/cooling the engine; confirm reading changes smoothly. If signal is fixed low or high, suspect open/short.
- With sensor removed, measure its resistance at known temperatures and compare to specifications or expected NTC trend. Replace if out of range.
- Check continuity between sensor signal pin and control module pin (with battery disconnected). Check for short to power/ground.
- Perform a wiggle/stress test of the harness while monitoring live data to catch intermittent faults. Repair any chafed/pinched wiring.
- Repair connector/wiring or replace sensor as indicated (crimp/splice to OEM standards, use dielectric grease if appropriate).
- After repairs, clear codes, perform functional test and road/operating cycle to verify the fault does not return.
- If wiring and sensor pass and fault persists, evaluate control module inputs, grounds, and module software/updates; consult manufacturer service info before replacing module.
Likely causes
- Disconnected or corroded sensor connector
- Broken/shorted wiring between sensor and control module
- Failed coolant temperature sensor (internal short/open)
- High resistance at ground or reference circuit
- Intermittent harness damage (chafing near steering or engine mount)
Fault status
Status
Stack Outlet Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 circuit fault detected (open/short/high resistance/intermittent). Sensor reading invalid or out-of-range; control module may use default value or disable related control strategies.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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