P0007: Fuel Shutoff Valve "A" Control Circuit High (Meaning, Causes, Fixes)
What P0007 means
P0007 is a generic OBD2 code defined as Fuel Shutoff Valve "A" Control Circuit High. OBD-Codes.com calls it a very rarely seen code with little to no good information available, and says the definition points to a problem in the electrical circuit for the fuel shutoff valve control. A circuit reading high usually means the voltage the engine computer sees is higher than expected, for example from a short to power or an open in the ground side. RepairPal describes the part involved as a fuel pressure relief valve that releases excessive fuel pressure, and says the code sets when the engine computer (PCM) detects an issue with that valve's signal. Which valve this is, and where it sits, depends on the make and model, so the factory service manual for your vehicle is the best guide. Related codes are P0005 (circuit open) and P0006 (circuit low).
Severity: can I keep driving?
Stop and fix promptly
RepairPal rates P0007 urgent, meaning it should be dealt with right away, and lists stalling among the symptoms. OBD-Codes.com gives no rating and only lists the check engine light. Because a fuel valve fault can affect how the engine runs, get it diagnosed soon.
Common symptoms
- Check engine light on (OBD-Codes.com)
- Decreased engine performance (RepairPal)
- Engine may stall (RepairPal)
- Increased fuel consumption (RepairPal)
Likely causes
Roughly most to least common, based on the sources below. Your vehicle may differ.
- Wiring or connector problem in the fuel shutoff valve control circuit, such as a short to voltage (both sources point to the circuit)
- Failed valve; RepairPal lists fuel pressure regulator failure
- Engine computer (PCM) problem, less likely (RepairPal)
Diagnostic steps you can do
Work on a cool engine, parked on level ground with the parking brake set. Never work under a car supported only by a jack.
- Check for other stored codes, especially P0005, P0006 or fuel pressure codes such as P0087 to P0093, which help narrow down the fault.
- Look up technical service bulletins (TSBs) for your year, make and model, since information on this code is limited and a bulletin may point straight to a known fix.
- Visually inspect the wiring and connectors at the fuel shutoff valve for chafed or melted wires that could touch other circuits, corrosion or loose connections, and repair what you find.
- Use the factory service manual for your vehicle to find the valve and its test steps (OBD-Codes.com).
Typical fixes
- Repair shorted, damaged or corroded wiring or connectors in the valve circuit (both sources point to the circuit)
- Replace the valve or fuel pressure regulator if it fails testing (RepairPal)
- Suspect the PCM only after the valve and its circuit check out (RepairPal)
Repair costs vary widely by vehicle, region, parts brand and shop, so we don't quote prices. Get a written estimate after diagnosis.
🛠 When to call a pro
- Following the factory service manual's troubleshooting steps for the specific vehicle (OBD-Codes.com)
- Checking the valve circuit for shorts to voltage, opens and correct resistance using the factory wiring diagram
- Testing the valve's operation and comparing commanded and actual fuel pressure with a scan tool
- PCM testing or replacement if everything else checks out
Where to buy
Plain search links. Always match parts to your exact year, make, model and engine.
FAQs
Can I keep driving with P0007?
It is not a good idea. RepairPal rates P0007 urgent and says the engine may stall. OBD-Codes.com only lists the check engine light, but stalling is reason enough to get it diagnosed soon.
What does 'circuit high' mean?
It means the engine computer is seeing a higher signal than expected on the fuel shutoff valve control circuit, which often points to a wire shorted to voltage, a bad connection or a failed valve.
How is P0007 different from P0005 and P0006?
All three are fuel shutoff valve "A" control circuit codes. P0005 points to an open circuit, P0006 to a circuit reading low and P0007 to a circuit reading high.
Do the sources agree on the details?
Only partly, and both are thin on this code. OBD-Codes.com says there is little to no good information, lists only the check engine light, and points to the valve's electrical circuit. RepairPal describes the part as a fuel pressure relief valve rather than a shutoff valve, rates the code urgent, adds reduced performance, stalling and higher fuel use, and lists fuel pressure regulator failure, the PCM and wiring as causes. OBD-Codes.com gives no severity rating. Neither source gives a repair cost.
Sources
Last reviewed 2026-10-24. Code definitions and repair steps can vary by manufacturer. Confirm with your vehicle's service information.