P2A53
Alternative Fuel Vaporizer A Outlet Temperature Sensor Circuit High
Voltage on the outlet temperature sensor signal line of alternative fuel vaporizer A is above the expected window. Wire shorted to B+ or sensor open.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: Yes
- Repair difficulty: easy
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Signal wire shorted to B+Common
- Open temperature sensorPossible
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistanceLess likely
Parts involved
- Alt Fuel Vaporizer A Outlet Temp Sensor
- Wiring Harness
- Afcm
P2A53 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.