OBD Guide

P01B2

Alternative Fuel Tank A Level Sensor Circuit High

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

  • Fuel level sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in sensor connectors
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and sensor connectors
  2. Measure the resistance of the fuel level sensor
  3. Check the voltage in the sensor circuit
  4. Replace the fuel level sensor if necessary
  5. Check and replace ECU if necessary

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