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P05E2

A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

Generic OBD-II

Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Common causes

Most likely first

  1. Faulty A/C refrigerant pressure sensor
  2. Loose or corroded electrical connections to the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor
  3. Low refrigerant level in the A/C system
  4. Malfunctioning A/C compressor clutch
  5. Faulty A/C refrigerant control valve

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

  1. A/C system may not cool or may blow warm air.
  2. A/C compressor may not engage.
  3. A/C system may cycle on and off frequently.
  4. A/C system may not work at all.
  5. A/C system may produce unusual or loud noises.

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