OBD Guide

P01B1

Alternative Fuel Tank A Level Sensor Circuit Low

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

Symptoms

  • Incorrect fuel level readings on the dashboard
  • Check engine light comes on
  • Problems starting the engine
  • Unstable engine operation

Causes

  • Malfunction of the fuel level sensor in the alternative tank
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor connection or corroded contacts
  • ECU malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the fuel level sensor for damage
  2. Check wiring harness and connections for breaks or corrosion.
  3. Measure the sensor resistance and compare with factory values
  4. If necessary, replace the sensor or repair the wiring harness
  5. Reset the error and check if it returns

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