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P04C6

Fuel Fill Door Lock Position Sensor/Switch Circuit High

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

What it means

P04C6 means Fuel Fill Door Lock Position Sensor/Switch Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P04C6, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P04C6 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A short to power in the lock position sensor circuit
  • A failed fuel door lock position sensor
  • An open in the lock position sensor circuit
  • A jammed fuel door lock mechanism

What to do next

  1. Check the lock position sensor circuit for a short to power
  2. Read the fuel door lock position sensor on a scan tool
  3. Inspect the fuel door lock mechanism for a jam
  4. Replace the lock position sensor if the signal stays high
  5. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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