OBD Guide

P01AD

Alternative Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor Circuit High

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

Symptoms

  • Incorrect fuel temperature readings
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Problems starting the engine
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Fuel temperature sensor circuit open
  • Short circuit to power in wiring harness
  • Fuel temperature sensor malfunction
  • Damaged or corroded connectors
  • Problems with the ECU

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and connectors
  2. Measure the resistance and voltage at the fuel temperature sensor
  3. Check for short circuit to power
  4. Replace the fuel temperature sensor if necessary
  5. Check and, if necessary, update the ECU software

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