OBD Guide

P04C8

Fuel Fill Door Open Request Sensor/Switch Circuit

Severity
Low
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Inability to open the fuel tank hatch using the button
  • Indication of an open fuel tank hatch when it is closed
  • Error message on the dashboard

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Sensor or switch failure
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Contact corrosion
  • Software failure in the body control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect contacts for corrosion
  3. Check the condition of the wiring harness
  4. Test the operation of the sensor or switch
  5. If necessary, replace the faulty component
  6. Update body control module software

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