DTC P008A - Low Pressure Fuel System Pressure - Too Low

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION DTC P008A - Low Pressure Fuel System Pressure - Too Low
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P008A - LOW PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE - TOO LOW

Description:  This DTC sets when the low pressure fuel system pressure is less than 365 kPa (53 psi) for 60 seconds.
Possible Causes: 
  • Restricted fuel filter
  • Running out of fuel
  • Damaged fuel conditioning module
  • Fuel contaminated
  • FLP circuit short to voltage
  • Damaged fuel pressure and temperature sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  The presence of this DTC may indicate that the vehicle is operating in derate mode and may experience a loss of power. After repair, the vehicle may still display a system warning message. Drive the vehicle until the system warning message has cleared from the instrument cluster message center.
Verify the fuel level, grade and quality is sufficient to support normal operation of the engine.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST MA .
RENDER: 1.0x

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