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1997 LEXUS SC 300

3.0L I6RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor504Torque6016Fluid7DTC654Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P0181low severityPowertrain

Fuel Temperature Sensor A Range/Performance

on 1997 Lexus SC 300 3.0L I6 · RWD

What this code means

The fuel temperature sensor reading is out of expected range.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Incorrect fuel calculations

Common causes

  • Sensor in wrong location
  • Faulty sensor

Diagnostic steps

  1. Compare reading to expected temp
  2. Test sensor

Repair notes

Replace sensor.

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