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P04CA

Fuel Fill Door Open Request Sensor/Switch Circuit Low

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

What it means

P04CA means Fuel Fill Door Open Request Sensor/Switch Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P04CA, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P04CA reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A short to ground in the open request sensor circuit
  • A failed fuel door open request sensor
  • Corroded open request sensor wiring
  • Debris in the fuel door latch

What to do next

  1. Check the open request sensor circuit for a short to ground
  2. Read the fuel door open request sensor on a scan tool
  3. Inspect the sensor wiring for corrosion
  4. Replace the open request sensor if the signal stays low
  5. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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