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P0181 - Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance

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P0181 - FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR A CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE

Description:  The powertrain control module (PCM) continuously monitors the fuel rail temperature (FRT) sensor input to determine if the FRT signal is within an expected range. The test fails when the fuel temperature falls below or exceeds a minimum or maximum calibrated value for a calibrated period of time.
Possible Causes: 
  • Open or short FRT circuit in the harness
  • FRT sensor connection
  • Low ambient temperature operation
  • FRT sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  Monitor the FRT voltage and temperature PIDs on a scan tool to isolate open or short circuit from the system concern. Repair any FRT circuit related DTCs first.
Application    Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All   - - refer to PINPOINT TEST MC .