P0005

Fuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit/Open

Fuel & air metering Generic OBD-II High

What it means

P0005 means the ECM detected an open (or out-of-range) control circuit for fuel shutoff valve "A". That valve controls whether fuel can reach the engine, so a circuit fault can leave it closed — causing a no-start or a stall. The usual culprits are wiring, connectors, or the valve itself.

High

Can I keep driving? Often no — an open shutoff-valve circuit can leave the valve closed and cut fuel, so the engine may not start or may stall. Fix before relying on the vehicle.

Real-world scan data

Seen in

351

scans in the past year

Found in

0.1%

of scans

0.1%

of scans that found faults

Appears alongside · share of P0005 scans

P1432in 27.6% of scans

P0607in 23.4% of scans

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Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Check-engine light on
No-start or hard start
Stalling or hesitation while running
Reduced engine power

Common causes

Most likely first

Open or short in the fuel shutoff valve control wiringLikely
Loose or corroded connector at the valveCommon
Failed fuel shutoff valve or its solenoidCommon
ECM control-circuit driver faultLess often

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

Scan the code and read freeze-frame data to see when it set.
Inspect the shutoff valve connector and wiring for opens, chafing, or corrosion.
Check for power, ground, and the control signal at the valve with the key on.
Measure the valve solenoid resistance against spec; replace the valve if it's open or out of range.
If wiring and the valve test good, suspect the ECM driver. Clear and re-test.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P0005?+

Not reliably — if the shutoff valve stays closed the engine can quit or refuse to start. Treat it as a fix-now item.

Can I just clear P0005?+

It returns until the circuit or valve is repaired, and the fuel-cut risk remains, so clearing alone doesn't help.

Read & clear P0005 yourself

Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.

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✓ Verified name — SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6Guidance reviewed by OBD DashX