Powertrain
generic / SAE
P224C
Alternative Fuel Tank Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit/Open
The drive circuit for the shutoff valve at the alternative-fuel tank A is open. Bi-fuel vehicles (CNG, LPG, hydrogen) use a high-pressure shutoff valve at the tank for safety; with this fault the alternative fuel cannot be drawn from the tank.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number2 / 4C
Possible causes
- Solenoid winding open high
- Pin pushed back out of connector body low
- Cracked solder joint inside the module or sensor low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 200–1500 €
- Estimated time: 1–4 h
- Component: alternative fuel shutoff valve
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012