2005 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 5.4 LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

DTC P0182: Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low Input

P0182 - FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR A CIRCUIT LOW INPUT

Description:  The comprehensive component monitor (CCM) monitors the fuel temperature sensor circuit to the powertrain control module (PCM) for low voltage. If voltage falls below a calibrated limit for a calibrated amount of time during testing, the test fails.
Possible Causes: 
  • Short in the harness
  • VREF open or shorted
  • Low ambient temperature operation
  • Improper harness connection
  • Damaged fuel temperature sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  Verify the EFT/FRT-PID and VREF values to determine an open or short.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
Fuel rail pressure temperature (FRPT) sensor GO to DD: Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP), Fuel Rail Temperature (FRT) and Fuel Rail Pressure Temperature (FRPT) Sensors STEP DD40. GO to DD: Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP), Fuel Rail Temperature (FRT) and Fuel Rail Pressure Temperature (FRPT) Sensors STEP DD40. GO to DD: Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP), Fuel Rail Temperature (FRT) and Fuel Rail Pressure Temperature (FRPT) Sensors STEP DD51.
Fuel rail pressure (FRP) and fuel rail temperature (FRT) sensors GO to DD: Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP), Fuel Rail Temperature (FRT) and Fuel Rail Pressure Temperature (FRPT) Sensors STEP DD15. GO to DD: Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP), Fuel Rail Temperature (FRT) and Fuel Rail Pressure Temperature (FRPT) Sensors STEP DD15. GO to DD: Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP), Fuel Rail Temperature (FRT) and Fuel Rail Pressure Temperature (FRPT) Sensors STEP DD51.
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