Fuel Pump Relay Circuit Short to Positive
2010-2016 Porsche Panamera 3.6L V6
Description
The ECU detected a short to positive voltage in the fuel pump relay control circuit. The fuel pump relay cannot be properly controlled, which may cause the fuel pump to run continuously or not at all.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Fuel pump may run continuously
- No-start condition if relay stuck open
- Fuel smell if pump runs with engine off
Common Causes
- Wiring shorted to battery voltage
- Faulty fuel pump relay
- Relay socket corrosion
- ECU relay driver failure
Diagnostic Steps
- Test fuel pump relay operation
- Check relay control circuit for shorts to power
- Inspect relay socket and wiring
- Test ECU relay output
- Swap relay with known-good unit
Repair Notes
Replace the fuel pump relay and repair any shorted wiring.
Related Codes
Other Powertrain Codes
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
- P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
- P0010Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0010Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
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Common Questions
What does code P1501 mean on a 2010-2016 Porsche Panamera?
P1501 stands for "Fuel Pump Relay Circuit Short to Positive". The ECU detected a short to positive voltage in the fuel pump relay control circuit. The fuel pump relay cannot be properly controlled, which may cause the fuel pump to run continuously or not at all.
What are the symptoms of P1501 on a Porsche Panamera?
Common symptoms of P1501 include: Check Engine Light, Fuel pump may run continuously, No-start condition if relay stuck open, Fuel smell if pump runs with engine off.
What causes P1501 on a 2010-2016 Porsche Panamera?
Common causes of P1501 include: Wiring shorted to battery voltage, Faulty fuel pump relay, Relay socket corrosion, ECU relay driver failure.