P0005
Fuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit/Open
Fuel & air metering
Generic OBD-II
High
What it means
P0005 means the ECM detected an open (or out-of-range) control circuit for fuel shutoff valve "A". That valve controls whether fuel can reach the engine, so a circuit fault can leave it closed — causing a no-start or a stall. The usual culprits are wiring, connectors, or the valve itself.
High
Can I keep driving? Often no — an open shutoff-valve circuit can leave the valve closed and cut fuel, so the engine may not start or may stall. Fix before relying on the vehicle.
Common symptoms
What you'll notice
- Check-engine light on
- No-start or hard start
- Stalling or hesitation while running
- Reduced engine power
Common causes
Most likely first
- Open or short in the fuel shutoff valve control wiringLikely
- Loose or corroded connector at the valveCommon
- Failed fuel shutoff valve or its solenoidCommon
- ECM control-circuit driver faultLess often
How to diagnose & fix
Work through it in order
- Scan the code and read freeze-frame data to see when it set.
- Inspect the shutoff valve connector and wiring for opens, chafing, or corrosion.
- Check for power, ground, and the control signal at the valve with the key on.
- Measure the valve solenoid resistance against spec; replace the valve if it's open or out of range.
- If wiring and the valve test good, suspect the ECM driver. Clear and re-test.
FAQ
Quick answers
Is it safe to drive with P0005?+
Not reliably — if the shutoff valve stays closed the engine can quit or refuse to start. Treat it as a fix-now item.
Can I just clear P0005?+
It returns until the circuit or valve is repaired, and the fuel-cut risk remains, so clearing alone doesn't help.
Related codes
Often seen with P0005
Read & clear P0005 yourself
Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.
✓ Verified name — SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6Guidance reviewed by OBD DashX