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Water In Fuel Sensor Signal Error

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SYMPTOM
P2009 - WATER IN FUEL SENSOR SIGNAL ERROR

TEST NOTE
This symptom is diagnosed using the test P2009 - WATER IN FUEL SENSOR - WATER IN FUEL.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- 12-volt supply circuit open
- Checking ECM power and grounds
- Checking the engine control relay system
- ECM - water in fuel sensor signal circuit shorted to voltage
- ECM - water in fuel sensor signal short to ground
- Sensor ground circuit open
- Water in fuel sensor failure
- Water in fuel sensor signal circuit open
- Water in fuel sensor signal circuit shorted to 12-volt supply
- Water in fuel sensor signal circuit shorted to ground
- Water in fuel sensor signal circuit shorted to sensor ground
- Water in fuel sensor signal circuit shorted to voltage
- Intermittent condition