OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2024 EVAP Fuel Vapor Temperature Sensor Circuit
A general fault is reported on the EVAP fuel-vapor temperature sensor circuit — open, shorted, or out of plausible range. The sensor is part of the evaporative-emission system used to monitor canister loading.
Is it safe to drive with P2024?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyVapor temperature sensor failed
- PossibleHarness fault between sensor and PCM
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Possible smell of fuel near tank or engine bay
- Failed emissions inspection
- Loose-cap warning may appear
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Evap Fuel Vapor Temp Sensor, Evap Canister
Related codes
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- P2025EVAP Fuel Vapor Temperature Sensor Performance
- P2026EVAP Fuel Vapor Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
- P2027EVAP Fuel Vapor Temperature Sensor Circuit High Voltage
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.