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P2CE3: Intake Air Heater C Circuit Low
Standardized SAE J2012 code · P2Cxx codes
What does P2CE3 mean?
The control circuit of intake air heater C reports a circuit low condition. Cold-start preheating cannot be commanded as expected.
The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.
Common causes
- High Control wire shorted to ground
- Medium Heater element shorted
- Low Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.
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