Powertrain
generic / SAE
P25DC
Fuel Level Sensor C Stuck
The third fuel level sensor reads a constant value across known consumption or refuelling events. Float arm or resistor wiper is mechanically stuck.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number5 / DC
Possible causes
- Float arm jammed against tank wall, baffle or pump module high
- Resistor wiper seized by varnish from old fuel medium
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 150–700 €
- Estimated time: 1.5–4 h
- Component: fuel level sensor c
- Component: fuel tank
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012