Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0181
Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range / Performance
The fuel temperature sensor A signal is within electrical limits but inconsistent with plausibility checks (e.g. doesn't change with engine warmup, disagrees with ambient temperature).
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number1 / 81
Possible causes
- Sensor reading drifted high
- Sensor stuck at fixed value medium
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 60–300 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: fuel temperature sensor a
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012