Back to 2004 Volkswagen Beetle

2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

2.5L I5FWDAUTOMATICgas
6 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor478Torque3861Fluid6DTC735Battery0Maintenance0Recalls6
P0180low severityPowertrain

Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit

on 2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L I5 · FWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the fuel temperature sensor circuit.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Hard starting

Common causes

  • Faulty fuel temp sensor
  • Wiring issue
  • Corroded connector

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test sensor resistance
  2. Inspect wiring
  3. Check connector

Repair notes

Replace fuel temperature sensor.

Other Powertrain codes on this vehicle

Building an app?
Free API access to all this data — 50 requests/day, no card required.
Get an API key →
Run a shop?
Manage repairs, estimates, and customers with ShopBase — $249/mo, all features included.
Try ShopBase →