OBD Guide

P0182

Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Difficulty starting the engine
  • Reduced engine power
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Fuel temperature sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Corrosion or poor contact in the sensor connector
  • ECU malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the fuel temperature sensor circuit
  2. Test the fuel temperature sensor
  3. Replace the fuel temperature sensor if necessary
  4. Check connections and connectors
  5. Diagnose the operation of the ECU

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