OBD Guide

P0183

Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Difficulty starting the engine
  • Power Loss

Causes

  • Fuel temperature sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • ECU malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring and the condition of the contacts in the sensor circuit
  2. Measure the resistance of the fuel temperature sensor
  3. Check the voltage at the sensor connector
  4. If necessary, replace the fuel temperature sensor
  5. Reset the error and check if it appears again

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