ECD SYSTEM (w/o DPF), Diagnostic DTC:P0168

DTC Code DTC Name
P0168 Fuel Temperature Too High

DESCRIPTION

Refer to DTC P0180 Click here.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0168

If fuel temperature is between 35°C (95°F) and 60°C (140°F) at engine start, and conditions (a) and (b) are met:

(1 trip detection logic)

(a) Vehicle is driven at varying speeds (accelerating and decelerating)

(b) Fuel temperature remains within 3°C (5.4°F) of engine starting temperature

 Fuel temperature sensor
P0168

If fuel temperature is more than 60°C (140°F) at engine start, and conditions (a) and (b) are met:

(1 trip detection logic)

(a) Vehicle is driven at varying speeds (accelerating and decelerating)

(b) Fuel temperature remains within 1°C (1.8°F) of engine starting temperature

 Fuel temperature sensor

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Tech Tips


  • If DTCs P0180, P0182, or P0183 is set at the same time as P0168, the fuel temperature sensor may have an open or a short circuit. Troubleshoot those DTCs first.

  • Read freeze frame data using an intelligent tester. Freeze frame data record the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data, from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0168)


    1. Connect an intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester ON.

    3. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine / DTC.

    4. Read DTCs.

      Result
      Display (DTC Output) Proceed To
      P0168 A
      P0168 and other DTCs B

      Tech Tips

      If any DTCs other than P0168 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.


    B

    GO TO DTC CHART

    A

    REPLACE FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR