Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2265
Water in Fuel Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
The ECU detects that the water-in-fuel sensor signal is implausible compared to operating conditions. The reading does not change as expected during fuel filter purge or warm-up.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number2 / 65
Possible causes
- Sensor drift or contamination high
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window low
- Sensor mounting loose - signal damping low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: easy
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 60–250 €
- Estimated time: 0.3–1 h
- Component: water in fuel sensor
- Component: fuel filter housing
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012