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P1140 - Water In Fuel Condition

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P1140 - WATER IN FUEL CONDITION

Description:  The water in fuel (WIF) sensor is monitored by the powertrain control module (PCM). If the PCM detects water in the fuel, this DTC sets and the WIF indicator lamp is illuminated.
Possible Causes: 
  • Water in fuel condition
  • WIF circuit short to ground in the harness
  • Damaged WIF sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  Drain a fuel sample from the fuel conditioning module and inspect it for water or contaminants. If no water or contaminants are in the container, check for a circuit concern.
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