P0180

Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Increased fuel consumption
Unstable operation at idle
Difficulty starting the engine
Reduced engine power

Causes

Fuel temperature sensor malfunction
Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Poor contact in the sensor connector
ECU malfunction
Sensor contact corrosion

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
Check sensor resistance and voltage
Inspect and clean connector contacts
Replace the fuel temperature sensor if necessary
Check the operation of the system after repair

Related codes

P0181 P0182 P0183