P2542

Low Pressure Fuel System Sensor Circuit High

DTC P2542, sometimes indicated as P254200 is an OBD diagnostic trouble code indicating a manufacturer-specific fault with the vehicle powertrain (i.e. engine and gearbox). This code identifies an error with the engine idling stability causing low pressure fuel system sensor circuit high.

This trouble code means that the engine is not getting enough fuel because of a problem with the low pressure fuel system sensor. This can be caused by a number of things, including a defective sensor, a clogged fuel filter, or a problem with the fuel pump.

  • P2542: Pressure Fuel System Sensor Circuit High
  • P2542: Low Pressure Fuel System Sensor Circuit High
  • P2542: Fuel low pressure sensor – circuit high
  • P2542 00: Fuel low pressure sensor - circuit high

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • SSM72531 - ENGINE (PWS)
    LAND ROVER: "issue: symptom: - engine mil illuminated on ipc. Rough idle, hesitation and/or loss of power. One or more of the following dtcs may be set in the pcm: ? P008A, ? P008B, ? P2542. Cause: sub-optimal pcm software calibration"
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