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P0E59

DC/DC Converter Temperature Sensor C Circuit Range/Performance

The ECM detects a range/performance fault on the dc/dc converter temperature sensor c circuit. Reading cannot be used reliably for control.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: medium

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Sensor characteristic driftedCommon
  • Sensor mounting displacedPossible
  • Sensor element aged beyond calibration windowLess likely

Parts involved

  • Dcdc Converter Temp Sensor C
  • Wiring Harness
  • Dcdc Converter

P0E59 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.