P0181 fault code: what it means

P0181: Fuel temperature sensor (G81) reading makes no sense. Mostly diesel; may affect fuel delivery and starting.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Minor

Usual causes, most likely first

1. faulty fuel temperature sensor (G81)
2. wiring or plug fault

P0181 by make

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Before you clear it

Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.

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