OBD Guide

P2A61

Alternative Fuel Tank B Level Sensor Circuit Low

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

Symptoms

  • Incorrect fuel level readings in the alternative tank
  • Flashing fuel level indicator
  • Problems with automatic switching between fuel types
  • Error on the instrument panel
  • Inability to determine the exact fuel level

Causes

  • Fuel level sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Problems with the fuel system control unit
  • Sensor contact corrosion

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring to the sensor
  2. Clean sensor contacts and connectors
  3. Test sensor resistance
  4. Replace the fuel level sensor if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the control unit

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