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P04CD

Fuel Fill Door Open Request Sensor or Switch Stuck On

The open-request switch is stuck in the active state - the ECU continuously reads a request to open the fuel fill door. Either the switch is mechanically held closed or the line is shorted to its active level.

  • Check engine light: Not always
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: easy

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Switch contact mechanically stuck closedCommon
  • Carbon or debris buildup preventing free movementLess likely
  • Component wear with age - mechanical playLess likely

Parts involved

  • Fuel Fill Door Request Switch

P04CD is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.