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P04B1

Refueling Vapor Control Valve Circuit Low

System
Auxiliary emission controls (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Auxiliary Emissions Controls

What it means

P04B1 means Refueling Vapor Control Valve Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P04B1, the valve sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P04B1 reports a fault at the valve.

Check these first

  • Refueling vapor control valve signal pulled low
  • A short to ground in the refueling vapor valve circuit
  • A weak refueling vapor valve coil drawing low current
  • Corrosion at the refueling vapor valve connector
  • Low battery voltage starving the valve circuit

What to do next

  1. Check battery voltage and charge if low
  2. Inspect the refueling vapor valve connector for corrosion
  3. Test the refueling vapor valve coil and wiring
  4. Command the refueling vapor valve on and watch current
  5. Replace the refueling vapor control valve if the signal stays low
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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