Powertrain Source reviewed Lights the check engine lamp

P00A0: Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2

Standardized SAE J2012 code · P00xx — Fuel & air metering and auxiliary emission controls

What does P00A0 mean?

The charge air cooler temperature sensor for bank 2 (an NTC thermistor) measures the charge air temperature in the second charge-air path, for example on V engines with two charge air coolers. The engine control module uses it for the air mass calculation, boost control and component protection. For P00A0, this is the general circuit fault; low and high signals have their own codes. No manufacturer description naming this exact code was found. Bank 2 codes occur only on engines with two separate intake or charge-air paths, one per cylinder bank.

The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Usually no noticeable symptoms
  • Emissions test or readiness check may fail

Common causes

  • High Connector or wiring faulty
  • High Sensor faulty
  • Medium Supply or ground disturbed
  • Low Engine control module faulty

Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.

Add your car to see reports of P00A0 on the same make and model first.

P00A0 in the community

Ask about P00A0

No one has posted about P00A0 yet

Share your vehicle, the tool you used and what you tested — the first thread helps everyone who searches for this code.

Describe your P00A0 problem