P0183
Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit High
What it means
P0183 means Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit High.
Where it lives
For P0183, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0183 reports a fault at the sensor.
Check these first
- An open in the fuel temperature sensor A signal wire
- High resistance at the sensor A connector terminals
- A failed fuel temperature sensor A
- A faulty ECM input for sensor A
- A poor sensor A ground
What to do next
- Check the voltage at the sensor A signal wire
- Inspect the connector terminals for a loose fit
- Test the signal circuit for an open
- Measure the sensor A resistance against spec
- Repair the wiring or replace the sensor A
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.