P0185

Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$22–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Increased fuel consumption
Reduced engine power
Unstable engine idling

Causes

Fuel temperature sensor B malfunction
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Problems with the ECU

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor circuit (open/short circuit)
Check the sensor connector for oxidation
Measure the sensor resistance (compare with the nominal value)
Replace the fuel temperature sensor if necessary
Reset the error and check if it returns

Related codes

P0182 P0183 P0184