Powertrain Definition only Lights the check engine lamp

P2AAA: Engine Coolant Bypass Valve B Position Sensor Circuit High

Standardized SAE J2012 code · P2Axx codes

What does P2AAA mean?

Voltage on the engine coolant bypass valve B position sensor signal line is above the expected window. Wire shorted to B+ or sensor open.

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

Common causes

  • High Signal wire shorted to B+
  • Medium Open sensor
  • Low Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance

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

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