What does code P2396 mean?

Q: What does code P2396 mean?

Diesel Intake Air Flow B Position Sensor Circuit. P2396 indicates that the powertrain control module has detected an out-of-range or implausible signal from the intake air flow position sensor circuit for bank B on a diesel engine. This sensor reports the position of the intake air flow control valve, and the code sets when the voltage or rationality check fails.

DTC codes / P23xx · Ignition system and misfire / P2396

P2396Diesel Intake Air Flow B Position Sensor Circuit

P2396 indicates that the powertrain control module has detected an out-of-range or implausible signal from the intake air flow position sensor circuit for bank B on a diesel engine. This sensor reports the position of the intake air flow control valve, and the code sets when the voltage or rationality check fails.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaIgnition system and misfire

Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.