P0192: Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor A Circuit Low
The rail pressure sensor voltage is too low.
Green, yellow, red: three ways P0192 can look
The same code can be a quick fix or a reason to pull over. Match your situation to the closest example.
Keep an eye on it
Set once.
Schedule a repair
Drivability change. Repair soon.
Stop and get help
No-start or stalling. Don't drive.
Symptoms you might notice
- Hard start
- Power loss
Common causes, cheapest first
- Failed sensor
- Wiring shorted to ground
- 5-volt reference problem
What you can check before calling
- Check the sensor connector
A code points to a system, not a part. Replacing parts based on the code alone is how people spend money without fixing the problem. Testing confirms the cause first.
Generic codes (second character 0) mean the same thing on every vehicle. Some manufacturers add their own details, so check service information for your exact vehicle.
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Look up another code
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Questions
What does P0192 mean?
P0192 means "Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor A Circuit Low". The rail pressure sensor voltage is too low.
Can I drive with code P0192?
It depends on what the vehicle is doing. Green: Set once. Yellow: Drivability change. Repair soon. Red: No-start or stalling. Don't drive.
What causes P0192?
The most common causes are: failed sensor; wiring shorted to ground; 5-volt reference problem.
Is P0192 a serious code?
It can be. No-start or stalling. Don't drive.
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