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P20DE

Exhaust Aftertreatment Fuel Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

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

What it means

P20DE means Exhaust Aftertreatment Fuel Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P20DE, the part to look at first is the sensor named here.

Check these first

  • An exhaust aftertreatment fuel pressure sensor reading outside its range
  • An open or short in the sensor circuit
  • A restriction in the aftertreatment fuel system
  • A failed exhaust aftertreatment fuel pressure sensor

What to do next

  1. Read the exhaust aftertreatment fuel pressure sensor on a scan tool
  2. Compare the sensor reading to a mechanical gauge
  3. Test the sensor circuit for open and short faults
  4. Check the aftertreatment fuel system for a restriction
  5. Replace the fuel pressure sensor if the gauge agrees
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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