Because the water is tricking the sensors that pick up the air fuel mixture like the o2 maf and intake air temperature sensor the air fuel mixture will jump up and down and cause rough acceleration.
Water in fuel sensor light.
Water mixing with fuel in the engine can decrease performance and may cause damage to the fuel injectors or engine.
If the sensor detects water in the fuel a check engine light can appear.
This warning sign that must be addressed this warning light indication immediately tells you that there is excess water in your diesel fuel.
Rough acceleration is a common sign when it comes to water in the gas tank.
Average repair cost is 760 at 63 250 miles.
The 2014 ram 1500 has 6 problems reported for fuel sensor light warning light on.
Right after i bought it the water in fuel light came on not knowing the truck i took it in and changed the filters and had the oil changed.
How to fix water in fuel warning light on in diesel engine just drain the water in the water separator just open the drain plug and close it after you se.
The wif sensor is usually installed in the fuel filter.