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1997 BMW 318TI E36

1.9L I4 M44RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor593Torque3471Fluid7DTC642Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P0181low severityPowertrain

Fuel Temperature Sensor A Range/Performance

on 1997 BMW 318ti E36 1.9L I4 M44 · 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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