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16822

P0438 Catalyst Temperature Sensor 2-G132: Short to Plus; Temperature sensor 2 for Kat-G132 interruption / short circuit to positive

16822 is described as “P0438 Catalyst Temperature Sensor 2-G132: Short to Plus; Temperature sensor 2 for Kat-G132 interruption / short circuit to positive” in the Audi / Jetta / MAN / Seat / Skoda / Volkswagen reference.

Manufacturer reference family

Audi / Jetta / MAN / Seat / Skoda / Volkswagen: 16822

de

P0438 Catalyst Temperature Sensor 2-G132: Short to Plus; Temperaturfühler 2 für Kat-G132 Unterbrechung/Kurzschluss nach Plus

en

P0438 Catalyst Temperature Sensor 2-G132: Short to Plus; Temperature sensor 2 for Kat-G132 interruption / short circuit to positive

ru

P0438 Датчик температуры 2 катализатора-G132: короткое замыкание на плюс; Датчик температуры 2 катализатора-G132: короткое замыкание на плюс

Reference namespace
vag
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, MAN, Jetta.

56 profiles assigned this reference family

32 more related profiles are listed in the vehicle directory.

What should I check before using this definition?

Keep the full code, module, status and freeze-frame data. Confirm the vehicle’s make, model, year and current manufacturer service information before choosing a repair. This entry does not identify a failed part by itself.

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Source and applicability

OBD Lens production library legacy-owner-2026-10-09-v81. This is a scoped technical reference, not a scan of your car. A catalog relationship does not certify that every ECU, year or engine returns the same signal or code definition.

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OBD Lens reference library · catalog legacy-owner-2026-10-09-v81. Sources and scope