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P018C

Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Low

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

What it means

P018C means Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P018C, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P018C reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the sensor B signal wire
  • A failed fuel pressure sensor B
  • Low fuel pressure from a weak pump or clogged filter
  • Corrosion at the sensor B connector
  • A faulty ECM input for sensor B

What to do next

  1. Check the fuel pressure at the rail
  2. Test the sensor B signal wire for a short to ground
  3. Inspect the sensor B connector and wiring
  4. Replace the fuel filter if pressure is low
  5. Replace fuel pressure sensor B if it reads low
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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