OBD Guide

P04C1

Fuel Fill Door Unlock Control Circuit Low

Severity
Low
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$11–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The fuel filler flap does not open
  • Check Engine Light on Dashboard
  • Problems with refueling

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Malfunction of the fuel tank flap lock solenoid
  • Problems with the control unit (ECU)
  • Corrosion of contacts or connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the wiring harness for breaks or damage
  2. Check the operation of the fuel tank flap lock solenoid
  3. Check control circuit voltage
  4. Replace faulty components (solenoid, wiring harness, etc.)
  5. Clean contacts and connectors from corrosion

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