OBD Guide

P01AA

Alternative Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Difficulty starting the engine
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Faulty alternate fuel tank temperature sensor
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor connection in the sensor connector
  • Problems with the engine control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and connectors
  2. Check the resistance of the temperature sensor
  3. Replace temperature sensor if necessary
  4. Clean or replace connectors if corroded

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