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Engine Error

P0181

Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance

Severity
Low

Symptoms

Extended cranking time, check engine light on

Common Causes

  • Sensor reading is out of expected ambient range
  • Faulty fuel temperature sensor
  • High resistance in the wiring harness
  • Block heater left on too long (in extreme cold)

How to Fix

  1. 1 Replace the fuel temperature sensor
  2. 2 Check and repair wiring resistance issues
  3. 3 Clear code and re-test under normal conditions
  4. 4 Check ambient temp sensor for correlation
Estimated Repair Cost USD
$50 $250

Diagnostic and sensor replacement: 100 - 250