P0178 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Low Input“. This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation.
What is a fuel compensation sensor?
Zitat von Youtube: Number one function the purpose of the fuel composition sensor also known as flex fuel sensor is to measure the amount of ethanol.
What is a flex fuel sensor do?
The FuelTech Flex Fuel sensor is the way in which to monitor and vary the ignition timing, fuel injection and boost level based off the ethanol content in the engine’s fuel.
What is a composition sensor?
ORP sensors, or also called Redox sensors, can determine concentration of ions that exist in two different oxidation states in solution. For example, this type of electrode can be used to analyze the composition of a solution with Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions.
How do you test a flex fuel sensor?
Zitat von Youtube: So we're just going to prime pump up and pump it through the sensor just so you can see what actually happens on the flex fuel sensor gauge.
Where does the flex fuel sensor go?
Flex fuel sensors are traditionally placed on the feed line of a fuel system (line going into the engine or the pressure side). This allows consistent sampling of real fuel to pass through the sensor for accurate reading of the fuel.
How much is a flex fuel tune?
$600-700 sounds about right.
How do I fix code P0178?
What repairs can fix the P0178 code?
- Draining off water in fuel filter and clearing Check Engine Light codes.
- Replacing the open defective sensor.
- Repairing the open circuit or burned wiring or connection to the sensor.
- Replacing the fuel filter housing with the sensor and clearing the codes.
Can a P0178 cause a no start?
Symptoms of Code P0178
But most times, your engine can run with flex fuel even if it’s not a flex fuel vehicle. You’ll just have decreased engine performance, rougher starts, and increased fuel consumption. Occasionally you won’t be able to start your vehicle at all, but this is rare.