P1194low severityPowertrain

Ambient/Battery Temp Sensor Irrational Performance

on 2014 Ram 2500 6.7L I6 Cummins Diesel · 4WD

What this code means

The PCM detected irrational or incorrect readings from the ambient or battery temperature sensor. No direct generic OBD equivalent.

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Inaccurate temp display
  • Charging issues

Common causes

  • Faulty ambient/battery temp sensor
  • Wiring or connector fault
  • Corroded terminals
  • Faulty PCM

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scan for stored codes
  2. Check sensor live data
  3. Inspect wiring and connectors
  4. Compare sensor reading to actual temp

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