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

DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Rationality check
  • Poor connection
  • Defective Fuel temperature sensor
  • Defective ECM
Case 1 Enable Conditions
  • Cranking switch "ON"
Threshold value
  • Output voltage = 0.957~1.055V and change in output voltage is less than or equal to 0.039V
Case 2 Enable Conditions
  • Engine coolant > 77°C
  • Intake air temp. = 5~45°C
Threshold value
  • Load value is out of range
Diagnostic Time
  • Continuous
MIL on condition
  • 2 driving cycles