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P01C5

Fuel Pressure Sensor A Circuit Low

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

What it means

P01C5 means Fuel Pressure Sensor A Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P01C5, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P01C5 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

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

What to do next

  1. Read fuel pressure sensor A on a scan tool
  2. Test the sensor A signal wire for a short to ground
  3. Inspect the sensor A connector and wiring
  4. Check the fuel pressure against spec
  5. Replace fuel pressure sensor A if it reads low
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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