PowertrainP018E
SeriousSeverity: Serious - have it checked soon
Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions
1What it means in plain English
This code is in the fuel, air and oxygen sensor range, which also includes coolant temperature faults.
2Common causes
- Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
- Vacuum or intake air leak
- Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
- Faulty fuel injector
- Faulty oxygen sensor
- Wiring or connector fault
3Can I drive?
Do not drive if you smell fuel. Have the fuel system checked before driving further: a fuel leak or loss of pressure can cause a fire or make the engine stall.
This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.
4Brand data 24
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P018E | SVS Lamp Circuit Low Brand | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P018E | Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P018E | Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P018E | Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P018E | Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P018E | Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P018E | Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P018E | Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P018E | Drivstofftrykksensor 'B' krets periodisk/ustabil Brand | Powertrain |
| Geely | P018E | Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P018E | Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P018E | Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P018E | Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P018E | No description available | Powertrain |
| Honda | P018E | No description available | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P018E | No description available | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P018E | No description available | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P018E | Fuel Pressure Sensor 'B' Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Brand | Powertrain |
| Opel | P018E | Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P018E | No description available | Powertrain |
| Saab | P018E | Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P018E | Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P018E | No description available | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P018E | Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Brand | Powertrain |
Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.
5Extended variant codes 1
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P018E and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P018E11 | Fuel Pressure Sensor 'B' Circuit Intermittent/Erratic circuit short to ground Brand | Powertrain |
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