OBD Guide

P2410

Fuel Cap Sensor/Switch Circuit Low

Severity
Low
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–28 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Possible smell of gasoline near the car
  • Deteriorating fuel economy
  • Unstable engine idling
  • Can't pass emissions test

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Loose or corroded contacts
  • Faulty gas cap sensor
  • Wiring Harness Problems
  • Engine control module (ECM) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check sensor connections and connectors
  2. Check continuity with a multimeter
  3. Check sensor resistance
  4. If necessary, replace the gas cap sensor
  5. Scan the ECU memory for other fault codes

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