P051D
Crankcase Pressure Sensor A Circuit High
What it means
P051D means Crankcase Pressure Sensor A Circuit High.
Where it lives
For P051D, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P051D reports a fault at the sensor.
Check these first
- A short to power in the crankcase pressure sensor circuit
- A failed crankcase pressure sensor A
- Excessive blow by raising crankcase pressure
- A clogged crankcase ventilation system
What to do next
- Check the crankcase pressure sensor circuit for a short to power
- Read the crankcase pressure sensor A on a scan tool
- Check the crankcase ventilation system for a clog
- Replace the crankcase pressure sensor if the signal stays high
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.