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Diagnostic reference · P0188

P0188

Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit High

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

What it means

P0188 means Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P0188, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0188 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • An open in the sensor B signal wire
  • High resistance at the sensor B connector
  • A failed fuel temperature sensor B
  • A poor sensor B ground
  • A faulty ECM input for sensor B

What to do next

  1. Check the voltage at the sensor B signal wire
  2. Test the sensor B circuit for an open
  3. Inspect the sensor B connector for a loose fit
  4. Measure the sensor B resistance against spec
  5. Repair the wiring or replace the sensor B
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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