P2613: A/C Refrigerant Distribution Valve A Control Circuit High

P2613 means the control circuit of refrigerant distribution valve A reads too high: the wire has a short to the supply side, or the driver stage senses excessive current when it switches the valve. No manufacturer documents this code publicly; Ford lists only the open-circuit code P2611, and the VW use of P2612 refers to the compressor regulator valve. Valves of this kind are simple solenoid shut-off valves, as suppliers such as Egelhof build them for systems that must close off one evaporator or the chiller completely. With the circuit shorted high the valve may stay energised, so refrigerant keeps flowing into a branch that should be idle, or the module switches the output off for protection. P2611 and P2612 cover the open and low faults.

Low severity. Can I keep driving?Yes, you can keep driving. The air conditioning may not work.

Symptoms

An A/C branch keeps cooling although it should be off
Valve output switched off, so the branch does not work at all
Code stored without engine symptoms

Most likely causes

Control wire shorted to a battery-voltage feed
Valve coil with shorted windings drawing too much current
Defective driver in the controlling module

What to check, in order

Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.

Check the sensor pressure in live data
Check the sensor's ground and make sure the signal wire is not receiving voltage from another circuit.
Check the relay and connector
Have the refrigerant charge and any leaks checked at a repair shop authorized to handle refrigerant

Good to know

Repair difficulty: medium

What each character of P2613 means

P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
2: Generic code: same on every make
6: Control modules and outputs
13: Specific fault in that system

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep driving with code P2613?

Yes, you can keep driving. The air conditioning may not work.

What causes code P2613?

The most common causes are: control wire shorted to a battery-voltage feed; valve coil with shorted windings drawing too much current; defective driver in the controlling module.

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Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.