P04BE: The fuel tank flap lock control gives a higher signal than normal
The fuel tank flap lock control gives a higher signal than normal. It is usually the part, its wiring or a connector with poor contact.
| Code | P04BE |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P04xx, Emissions control |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P04BE with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P04BE with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- P04BA The fuel tank flap position sensor gives a higher signal than normal
- P04BB The fuel tank flap lock control has a broken or disconnected wire
- P04BC The fuel tank flap lock control gives readings outside the normal range
- P04BD The fuel tank flap lock control gives a lower signal than normal
- P04BF The fuel tank flap unlocking control has a broken or disconnected wire
- P04C0 The fuel tank flap unlocking control gives readings outside the normal range
- P04C1 The fuel tank flap unlocking control gives a lower signal than normal
- P04C2 The fuel tank flap unlocking control gives a higher signal than normal
- P0400 Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow malfunction
- P0401 Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow insufficient
- P0402 Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow excessive
- P0403 EGR control circuit malfunction
What does code P04BE mean?
The fuel tank flap lock control gives a higher signal than normal. It is usually the part, its wiring or a connector with poor contact.
How do you clear P04BE?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P04BE comes back.
