OBD Guide

P1003

Fuel Composition Signals Message Counter Incorrect

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates
  • Reduced engine power
  • Problems starting the engine

Causes

  • CAN bus break or damage
  • Engine control module (ECU) malfunction
  • Problems with fuel composition sensors
  • Corrosion of contacts in the data transmission circuit
  • Software error in control module

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the CAN bus
  2. Diagnose the engine control module
  3. Check the condition of the fuel composition sensors
  4. Clean contacts in the data circuit
  5. Update ECU firmware

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