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P10B5

10C101 - P10B5

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
10C101 - P10B5

Fault text
Charge-air temperature sensor 2, gradient: gradient too high
or jump

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the signal from the charge-
air temperature sensor on Bank 2 for gradients that are too
steep.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized when the difference between
consecutive measured values > 3 °C through the entire
debounce time or is > 7.5 °C one time.
Potential problem source(s):
- Defect in wiring harness
- Charge air temperature sensor defective
Terminal condition: Terminal 15
Voltage condition:
- None
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- none

Condition for fault memory entry
This fault is logged in the control module's fault memory if
it remains present for longer than 1.5 sec.

Action in service
- Visual inspection of the sensor and its wiring
- Perform electrical measurements on sensor wire, power
supply and ground (possible intermittent open!) Replace
sensor

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
- none
Possible apparent symptoms:
- Slight reduction in power

Driver information
Warning light:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: off
- US emissions warning lamp: on
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: on
- US electronic engine power reduction: on
- CC message: none

Service instruction
- none