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P1189 – Fuel Pressure Sensor Intermittent

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Symptoms

  • Rough idle
  • Hesitation
  • Poor acceleration
  • Hard starting
  • Check engine light

Causes

  • Faulty pressure sensor
  • Loose connector
  • Wiring issue
  • Fuel pump issue
  • ECU issue

Diagnosis

  • Inspect wiring
  • Test pressure sensor
  • Check connectors
  • Scan live data
  • Inspect pump

Repair

  • Replace pressure sensor
  • Fix connectors
  • Repair wiring
  • Replace pump
  • Update ECU
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