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DTC P0181 [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)]

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DTC P0181 | Fuel temperature sensor circuit range/performance malfunction
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DETECTION CONDITION | • The PCM monitors the input signal from the fuel temperature sensor. If the difference between the fuel temperature before engine warm-up and the fuel temperature after engine warm-up is less than 1 °C {1.8 °F} or more than 254 °C {457 °F}, the PCM determines that there is a malfunction in fuel temperature sensor.
POSSIBLE CAUSE | • Fuel temperature sensor malfunction • Connector or terminal malfunction • PCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP | INSPECTION | ACTION
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1 | VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED • Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2 | VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY • Verify related service repair information availability. • Is any related repair information available? | Yes | Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information. • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No | Go to the next step.
3 | VERIFY CURRENT SIGNAL STATUS: IS CONCERN INTERMITTENT OR CONSTANT? • Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2. • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent. • Start the engine. • Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Intermittent concern exists. Perform the "INTERMITTENT CONCERN TROUBLESHOOTING". (See INTERMITTENT CONCERN TROUBLESHOOTING [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)
4 | INSPECT FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION • Turn the engine switch off. • Disconnect the fuel temperature sensor connector. • Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion). • Is there any malfunction? | Yes | Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 7.
No | Go to the next step.
5 | INSPECT FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR • Inspect the fuel temperature sensor. (See FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSPECTION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].) • Is there any malfunction? | Yes | Replace the fuel temperature sensor, then go to Step 7.
No | Go to the next step.
6 | INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION • Turn the engine switch off. • Disconnect the PCM connector. • Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion). • Is there any malfunction? | Yes | Repair or replace the terminal, then go to the next step.
No | Go to the next step.
7 | VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0181 COMPLETED • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors. • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent. • Start the engine. • Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present? | Yes | Replace the PCM, then go to the next step. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)
No | Go to the next step.
8 | VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE • Perform the Repair Verification Drive Mode. (See OBD DRIVE MODE [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].) • Are any DTCs present? | Yes | Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)
No | DTC troubleshooting completed.