OBD Guide

P04C3

Fuel Fill Door Lock Position Sensor/Switch Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Problems with opening/closing the fuel filler flap
  • Errors in the EVAP system

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Lock position sensor malfunction
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Contact corrosion
  • Problems with the control unit (ECU)

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and contacts
  2. Check the resistance of the lock position sensor
  3. Replace sensor if necessary
  4. Clean contacts from corrosion
  5. Check the operation of the EVAP system

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