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P2A46

Alternative Fuel Tank C Pressure Sensor Circuit

The AFCM detects a generic fault on the pressure sensor of alternative fuel tank C. Tank pressure cannot be monitored reliably.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: Yes
  • Repair difficulty: medium

Common causes

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

  • Pressure sensor failedCommon
  • Wiring or connector faultPossible

Parts involved

  • Alt Fuel Tank C Pressure Sensor
  • Wiring Harness
  • Afcm

P2A46 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.