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P2AAE: Diesel Fuel Presence Sensor Circuit Low
Standardized SAE J2012 code · P2Axx codes
What does P2AAE mean?
Voltage on the diesel fuel presence sensor signal line 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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