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2010-2012 SUBARU LEGACY

3.6L H6AWDCVTgas
50 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0181low severityPowertrain

Fuel Temperature Sensor A Range/Performance

on 2010-2012 Subaru Legacy 3.6L H6 · AWD

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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