2007 Chrysler Crossfire Base, 2D ConvertibleFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

P0451-Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Performance: Notes

Fig 1: Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit Schematic
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  1. When Monitored  : With the engine running at idle speed.
  2. Set Condition  : Low limit: The Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor voltage is less than 0.1 volt for 10 seconds. High limit: The Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor voltage is greater than 4.7 volts for 10 seconds. Signal curve: The Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Performance code will be set if the signal remains constant.
Possible Causes 
FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE
FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT
5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE
5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN
5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORT TO SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR
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