OBD Guide

P2AAE

Diesel Fuel Presence Sensor Circuit Low

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine idling
  • Problems starting the engine

Causes

  • Malfunction of the diesel fuel sensor
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Problems with the engine control unit
  • Corrosion of contacts or wiring

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring and connectors
  2. Check the resistance and voltage at the sensor
  3. Replace the diesel fuel sensor if necessary
  4. Check and clean contacts in connectors
  5. Scan the control unit for other errors

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