P2027
EVAP Fuel Vapor Temperature Sensor Circuit High Voltage
The EVAP fuel-vapor temperature sensor signal sits above the upper plausibility limit — open signal line, broken sensor, or short to B+.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: Yes
- Repair difficulty: medium
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Possible smell of fuel near tank or engine bay
- Failed emissions inspection
- Loose-cap warning may appear
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Open signal lineCommon
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistanceLess likely
- Supply wire pinched against B+ sourceLess likely
Parts involved
- EVAP Fuel Vapor Temp Sensor
P2027 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.