P04C8
Fuel Fill Door Open Request Sensor/Switch Circuit
Generic OBD-II
Common symptoms
What you'll notice
- Check for any loose or damaged wiring connections related to the fuel fill door open request sensor/switch circuit
- Inspect and replace the fuel fill door open request sensor/switch if it is faulty or malfunctioning
- Verify and repair any issues with the fuel fill door latch or mechanism that may be causing the sensor/switch circuit problem
- Clear any stored error codes related to the fuel fill door open request sensor/switch circuit and see if the code reoccurs
Common causes
Most likely first
- Faulty fuel fill door open request sensor/switch
- Loose or damaged wiring or connections related to the fuel fill door open request sensor/switch
- Faulty fuel fill door open request circuit
- Malfunctioning fuel fill door control module
- Defective fuel fill door
How to diagnose & fix
Work through it in order
- Fuel fill door does not open when requested
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or check engine light is illuminated
- Fuel fill door opens randomly or intermittently
- Inability to manually open the fuel fill door
- Fuel odor inside or outside the vehicle.
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