OBD Guide

P01B0

Alternative Fuel Tank A Level Sensor Range/Performance

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

Symptoms

  • Incorrect fuel level readings in the alternative tank
  • Flashing fuel level indicator
  • Problems with switching between fuel types
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Fuel level sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Sensor contact corrosion
  • Alternate tank fuel system problems
  • ECU software failure

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
  2. Clean the sensor contacts from corrosion
  3. Test the fuel level sensor
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Check the fuel system of the alternative tank
  6. Update ECU software

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