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P2183:00ECT sensor No.2 circuit range/performance problem
P2183Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Performance
P2183ECT SENSOR NO. 2 CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM
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RAM
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: **P2183 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Performance. P016F - Cl…
RAM
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P2…
RAM
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, Remote Start Disabled, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2183 ? Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Performance set.
FORD
Some 2020-2022 Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and 2021-2022 Corsair PHEV vehicles built on or before 3-Mar-2022 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or engine coolant over temperature warning message with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2183 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). …
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33A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | C-MAX ↗ | 2014 |
| Ford | C-MAX ENERGI ↗ | 2017 |
| Ford | C-MAX ENERGI ↗ | 2016 |
| Ford | C-MAX ENERGI ↗ | 2015 |
| Ford | C-MAX ENERGI ↗ | 2014 |
| Ford | C-MAX ENERGI ↗ | 2013 |
| Ford | ESCAPE HYBRID ↗ | 2021 |
| Ford | ESCAPE HYBRID ↗ | 2020 |
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