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Diagnostic reference · P0184

P0184

Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent

System
Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P0184 means Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent.

Where it lives

For P0184, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0184 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A loose sensor A connector
  • Chafed wiring on the fuel temperature sensor A circuit
  • A failing sensor A element
  • Water inside the sensor A connector
  • A poor ground on the sensor A circuit

What to do next

  1. Wiggle test the sensor A connector on live data
  2. Inspect the sensor A wiring for chafing
  3. Check the connector for water intrusion
  4. Replace fuel temperature sensor A if the signal jumps
  5. Clean and reseat the connector and ground
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.