Engine light on with error code: P2185 ECT sensor 2 circuit high voltage

2006 HONDA CIVIC
90,000 MILES • 1.4L • AUTOMATIC
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SHAJEE
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Car: SE I-DSI S-A five door hatchback.


Hi,

I get intermittent engine light coming on/off and when took to a local garage and the diagnostic meter showed the below error code:

P2185 ECT sensor 2 circuit high voltage.

The above error I believe is due to the ECT sensor but I am confused which one it is the one near the radiator or the other one.

I do not want to pay honda just to diagnose and tell me the sensor as it costs too much for their diagnostic and in the same or less amount I may manage to buy the right sensor and get it fixed.

Your help will be much appreciated.

Regards,
Shajee
Nov 24, 2014 at 3:36 AM
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HMAC300
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Hello,

The sensor they are talking about with that code is the engine coolant temperature sensor on the engine.

Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when changing the sensor out and the location of the sensor on your car below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers
Nov 24, 2014 at 6:38 AM