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P20E1

Exhaust Aftertreatment Fuel Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

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

What it means

P20E1 means Exhaust Aftertreatment Fuel Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic.

Where it lives

For P20E1, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P20E1 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • An intermittent connection at the exhaust aftertreatment fuel pressure sensor
  • Corrosion in the sensor circuit
  • A failed exhaust aftertreatment fuel pressure sensor
  • A clogged aftertreatment fuel filter

What to do next

  1. Read the exhaust aftertreatment fuel pressure sensor on a scan tool while wiggling the harness
  2. Check the sensor connector and wiring for corrosion
  3. Check the aftertreatment fuel filter for a clog
  4. Replace the fuel pressure sensor if the reading jumps
  5. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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