OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2411 Fuel Cap Sensor/Switch Circuit
A general electrical fault on the fuel cap sensor/switch circuit — open or short.
Is it safe to drive with P2411?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySignal wire open
- PossibleCap switch failed
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.2–0.8 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Fuel Cap Sensor, Sensor Wiring
Related codes
- P2408Fuel Cap Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance
- P2410Fuel Cap Sensor/Switch Stuck
- P240EAlternative Fuel High Pressure System Leak
- P240FEGR Slow Response
- P2412Fuel Cap Sensor or Switch Circuit Intermittent or Erratic
- P2413Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Performance
- P2414O2 Sensor Exhaust Sample Error Bank 1 Sensor 1
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.