P2570
Direct Ozone Reduction Catalyst Temperature Sensor Circuit High
The DOR catalyst temperature sensor reads stuck high — short to reference voltage or open signal return. Without a valid temperature the ECM cannot enable the DOR efficiency monitor.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: Yes
- Repair difficulty: medium
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Failed emissions inspection
- Possibly slightly increased fuel consumption
- Sulfur (rotten egg) smell from exhaust under load
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Signal wire shorted to reference voltageCommon
- Open signal returnPossible
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistanceLess likely
Parts involved
- Dor Temperature Sensor
- Sensor Wiring
P2570 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.