P2046

Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent

DTC P2046, sometimes indicated as P204600 is an OBD diagnostic trouble code indicating a manufacturer-specific fault with the vehicle powertrain (i.e. engine and gearbox). This code identifies an error with the air/fuel mixture causing reductant temperature sensor circuit intermittent.

This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is set when the reductant temperature sensor circuit intermittently detects a temperature that is too high.
Possible causes of this code include a bad reductant temperature sensor, a wiring issue, or a problem with the reductant heater.
If this code is set, it is recommended that the vehicle be brought to a qualified technician for diagnosis and repair.

  • P2046: Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent
  • P2046: Reductant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent
  • P2046: Reductant temperature sensor – circuit intermittent
  • P2046 00: Reductant temperature sensor - circuit intermittent

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 070833 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
    MERCEDES BENZ: Code P2029 and/or P2046 in engine control module. *tt
  • 012012 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    MERCEDES BENZ: Engine vibrating, rpm fluctuations at idle or poor accelerator response with codes P2020, P0172, P2046, P201C or P201A in the engine control unit. Model C230Cl. *tt updated 1/30/08. *nj
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