Powertrain
generic / SAE
P01B6
Alternative Fuel Rail Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
Alt fuel rail temp sensor signal voltage below expected range. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number1 / B6
Possible causes
- Signal wire shorted to ground high
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
- Harness chafing through insulation low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 80–500 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: alt fuel rail temp sensor
- Component: sensor wiring
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012