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P2DA6: Coolant Heater A Over Temperature

Standardized SAE J2012 code · P2Dxx codes

What does P2DA6 mean?

Coolant heater A reports temperature above the protection threshold. Coolant flow blocked or thermistor failed.

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

Common causes

  • High Coolant flow through heater blocked
  • Medium Thermistor failed

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

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