P2162: The signals from vehicle speed sensors A and B do not agree
The signals from vehicle speed sensors A and B do not agree. Check both sensors, their connectors and the compared signals.
| Code | P2162 |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P21xx, Throttle, injection and emissions |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P2162 with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P2162 with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- P215E The AdBlue heater D current is below normal
- P215F The AdBlue heater D current is above normal
- P2160 The vehicle speed sensor B gives a lower signal than normal
- P2161 The circuit of vehicle speed sensor B works intermittently or erratically
- P2163 The maximum pedal position throttle or sensor A stop gives readings outside the
- P2164 The maximum pedal position throttle or sensor B stop gives readings outside the
- P2165 The maximum pedal position throttle or sensor C stop gives readings outside the
- P2166 The maximum pedal position throttle or sensor D stop gives readings outside the
- P2100 Throttle actuator A control motor circuit open
- P2101 Throttle actuator A control motor circuit range or performance
- P2102 Throttle actuator A control motor circuit low
- P2104 Throttle control system: forced idle
What does code P2162 mean?
The signals from vehicle speed sensors A and B do not agree. Check both sensors, their connectors and the compared signals.
How do you clear P2162?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P2162 comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
