OBD Guide

P25B0

Fuel Level Sensor A Stuck

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect fuel level readings on the dashboard
  • The fuel level needle does not move or freezes
  • False low fuel warning
  • Check Engine Light on Dashboard
  • Inability to accurately determine remaining fuel

Causes

  • Fuel level sensor float jammed
  • Contamination or corrosion of sensor contacts
  • Mechanical damage to the sensor
  • Open or shorted sensor wiring
  • Malfunction of the fuel level sensor connector

How to Fix

  1. Check the wiring and connectors of the fuel level sensor
  2. Clean the sensor contacts from dirt and corrosion.
  3. Check the mobility of the sensor float in the gas tank
  4. If necessary, replace the fuel level sensor
  5. Reset the error code and check the system operation

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