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P0181Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
P0181FTT SENSOR
P0181-00Fuel Temperature Sensor Performance
Manufacturer communications
23Original wording in English
NISSAN
MIL ON WITH DTC P0181 STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states the MIL is ON but the vehicle does not have any drivability concerns or reduced power message in the combination meter, AND DTC P0181 for “Fuel Tank Temperature” is stored in either “Past” or “Current” in the ECM. ACTION Follow the SERVICE PROCEDURE in th…
FORD
Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with only diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P00BD, P012F, P0181, P0474, P124C, P1247, P20EE, P205B, P2263, P2269, P2459, and/or P259F stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to vario…
NISSAN
2015-2020 ROGUE; MIL ON WITH DTC P0181 AND/OR P0183 IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with DTC P0181 (FTT SENSOR) and/or P0183 (FTT SEN/CIRCUIT) stored in the ECM. ACTION 1. Remove the fuel pump assembly. 2. Inspect the fuel pump assembly wiring, and reroute the wiring, if applicable. 3. Reinstall the fuel pump assembly.
FORD
Some 2018 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with only diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P00BD, P012F, P0181, P0474, P124C, P1247, P20EE, P205B, P2263, P2269, and/or P2459 in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to various strategies …
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56A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | COLORADO ↗ | 2016 |
| Chevrolet | SILVERADO ↗ | 2002 |
| Chevrolet | SILVERADO ↗ | 2001 |
| Chevrolet | SILVERADO 1500 ↗ | 2017 |
| Chevrolet | SILVERADO 2500 ↗ | 2017 |
| Chevrolet | SILVERADO 3500 ↗ | 2017 |
| Ford | F SUPER DUTY ↗ | Year unknown |
| Ford | F-150 ↗ | 2018 |
Code meaning and manufacturer information
Original wording in English · Historical directory labels; manufacturer applicability has not been established for every entry.
Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Performance
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A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.