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DTC P0181: Fuel Temp Sensor A Circuit Range Performance: DTC Detecting Condition

DTC DETECTING CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Rationality check
  • Poor connection
  • Faulty Fuel temperature sensor
  • Faulty ECM
Enable Conditions
  • Water temperature at start - Intake air temperature at start < 5°C (9°F)
  • Coolant temperature at start: -10°C (14°F) ~ 60°C (140°F)
Threshold value
  • Fuel tank temperature at start - water temperature at start > 15°C (27°F)
Diagnosis Time
  • Continuous
MIL On Condition
  • 2 driving cycles