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Diagnostic reference · P2A98

P2A98

Alternative Fuel Tank Select Valve B Control Circuit High

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

What it means

P2A98 means Alternative Fuel Tank Select Valve B Control Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P2A98, the circuit described runs through the valve. The description of P2A98 reports a fault at the valve.

Check these first

  • A short to voltage on the alternative fuel tank select valve B control wire
  • A failed tank select valve B solenoid
  • An open ground at valve B
  • Corrosion in the valve B connector
  • A control module driver fault holding valve B high

What to do next

  1. Command alternative fuel tank select valve B with a scan tool
  2. Test the valve B control circuit for a short to voltage
  3. Check the valve B ground
  4. Inspect the valve B connector for corrosion
  5. Replace the tank select valve B if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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