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

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 2.7 D, AWDSECTION DTC Detecting Condition
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DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART

Item Detecting Condition Possible cause
DTC Strategy
  • Rationality check
  • Poor connection
  • Faulty Fuel temperature sensor
  • Faulty PCM
Enable Conditions
  • Difference between air inlet temp and coolant temp at start > 5°C (41°F)
  • Coolant at start: -10°C (14°F) ~ 50°C (122°F)
  • ATS, WTS : no error
Threshold value
  • | Fuel temp. - water temp, at start | < 15°C (59°F)
Diagnosis Time
  • Continuous
MIL On Condition
  • 2 driving cycles
RENDER: 1.0x

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