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P0007 — Fuel Shutoff Valve Control Circuit High

Generic OBD-II · all makesPowertrain (engine & transmission)

P0007 means the engine control module has detected an abnormally high voltage condition on the electrical circuit that controls the fuel shutoff valve. A 'circuit high' reading usually indicates a short-to-voltage in the wiring, an open or failed valve solenoid, or a control-signal problem that prevents the valve from operating as commanded. This can disrupt fuel flow and lead to no-start, stall, or limp-mode behavior.

Symptoms

What causes it — most likely first

1. Faulty fuel shutoff valve / solenoid

The valve coil can open internally, bind, or fail mechanically, altering circuit resistance and triggering a high-side circuit code.

2. Wiring shorted to voltage

The control wire may chafe against a power feed, or a connector pin may be bent or corroded, keeping circuit voltage high when the ECM expects a low-side command.

3. Open or high-resistance control circuit

A broken wire, poor ground path, or corroded terminal can prevent normal current flow and be interpreted as a high-voltage or open-circuit fault.

4. Harness or connector damage near the valve

Heat, abrasion, or pin-tension problems in the connector can change circuit resistance and set the code.

5. ECM driver / control output failure

Rarely, the output transistor inside the engine computer fails and cannot pull the circuit low; consider this only after the valve and wiring have been ruled out.

How it's diagnosed

  1. Retrieve freeze-frame data and confirm P0007; note any related fuel-system or circuit codes.
  2. Inspect the fuel shutoff valve connector, terminals, and nearby harness for corrosion, chafing, or evidence of a short-to-voltage.
  3. Measure the valve coil resistance and compare it to manufacturer specification; replace the valve if it is out of range or mechanically stuck.
  4. Use a scan tool or lab scope to compare the ECM commanded state with actual circuit voltage, identifying a short-to-voltage or open circuit in the control line.
  5. Command the valve on and off with the appropriate control signal; if the valve and wiring test normal, evaluate the ECM driver output before condemning the computer.

Code facts & related codes

SystemPowertrain (engine & transmission)
StandardizationSAE generic — identical on every make

Frequently asked

Should I replace the PCM for P0007?

Usually no. PCM failure is an uncommon cause of this code. Most cases are a failed fuel shutoff valve or a wiring/connector problem; replace or reprogram the PCM only after those have been thoroughly tested.

Is it safe to drive with P0007?

It is not advisable. A fuel shutoff valve circuit fault can cause stalling or a no-start condition, which creates a safety risk; repair it before extended driving.

Can I just clear the code and see if it returns?

You can clear it to verify a repair, but if the valve, wiring, or connector fault remains, the MIL will come back and the drivability problem will persist.

Does P0007 mean the same thing on every vehicle?

The generic definition is a high-side fault on the fuel shutoff valve control circuit, but exact pinout, valve location, and enabling conditions vary by manufacturer; always follow the specific service information.