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P2A48: Alternative Fuel Tank C Pressure Sensor Circuit Low
Standardized SAE J2012 code · P2Axx codes
What does P2A48 mean?
Voltage on the pressure sensor signal line of alternative fuel tank C is below the expected window. Wire shorted to ground or sensor short.
The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.
Common causes
- High Signal wire shorted to ground
- Medium Internal sensor short
- Low Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.
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