| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. | 
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. | 
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. | 
Circuit  | Short to Ground  | Open/High Resistance  | Short to Voltage  | Signal Performance  | 
Signal  | P0182  | P0183  | P0183  | --  | 
Low reference  | --  | P0183  | --  | --  | 
Circuit  | Short to Ground  | Open  | Short to Voltage  | 
|---|---|---|---|
Operating Conditions: Ignition ON Parameter Normal Range: 0.12-4.9 V  | |||
Signal  | 0.0 V  | 5.0 V  | 5.0 V  | 
Low Reference  | 5.0 V  | 5.0 V  | --  | 
The fuel temperature sensor is integrated within the fuel filter assembly. The fuel temperature sensor is a variable resistor that measures the temperature of the fuel. The engine control module (ECM) supplies 5 V to the signal circuit and supplies a ground to the low reference circuit. The following table illustrates the difference between temperature, resistance, and voltage:
Fuel Temperature Sensor  | Resistance  | Signal Voltage  | 
|---|---|---|
Cold  | High  | High  | 
Warm  | Low  | Low  | 
| • | The ignition is ON or the engine is running. | 
| • | The DTCs run continuously once the above condition is met | 
The ECM detects that the fuel temperature sensor voltage is less than 0.127 V for 0.5 s.
The ECM detects that the fuel temperature sensor voltage is greater than 4.9 V for 0.5 s.
DTCs P0182, and P0183 are Type B DTCs.
DTCs P0182, and P0183 are Type B DTCs.
| • | A short to a separate 5-volt source may set a DTC P0183. | 
| • | A skewed sensor may result in poor driveability concerns. | 
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Control Module References for scan tool information
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module (ECM). | 
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module (ECM). | 
Note: If the fuse in the jumper wire opens, the signal circuit is shorted to a voltage and the sensor may be damaged.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module (ECM). | 
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
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| • | Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming |