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PowertrainP0230

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Fuel Pump Primary Circuit

39 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This code is in the powertrain range that covers fuel and air metering, over-temperature, overspeed and transmission over-temperature conditions.

2Common causes

  1. Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
  2. Vacuum or intake air leak
  3. Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
  4. Faulty fuel injector
  5. Faulty oxygen sensor
  6. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Do not assume this code is safe to ignore: some codes in this range affect engine safety systems. Have it diagnosed; if the engine is overheating, a red warning light is on, or the engine loses power or cuts out, stop safely and get professional help.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 39

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0230Fuel Pump Primary Circuit SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0230Oil Pump Malfunction BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0230Fuel Pump Primary Circuit SAEPowertrain
BMWP0230Fuel Pump Primary Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP0230Fuel pump relay BrandPowertrain
CheryP0230Fuel Pump BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0230Fuel pump circuit open BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0230Fuel pump relay system BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0230Oil pump relay fault BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0230Fuel pump relay BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0230Fuel pump relay fault BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0230Polttopumppupääpiiri BrandPowertrain
FordP0230NOTE: If DTC(Diagnostic Trouble Codes) and P0231 are in continuous memory or KOEO(Key on engine off), repair these codes first BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0230Fuel pump relay BrandPowertrain
GMP0230Fuel Pump Primary Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0230Fuel pump relay BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0230Fuel pump relay BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0230Fuel Pump Speed Output Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP0230Fuel Pump Primary Circuit SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0230Fuel Pump Primary Circuit SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0230Fuel Pump Primary Circuit SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0230Fuel Pump Primary Circuit SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0230Fuel Pump Primary Circuit BrandPowertrain
MazdaP0230NOTE: If DTC(Diagnostic Trouble Codes) and P0231 are in continuous memory or KOEO(Key on engine off), repair these codes first BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0230Fuel pump relay BrandPowertrain
OpelP0230Fuel Pump Primary Circuit BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0230Fuel pump relay system BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0230Fuel Pump Primary Circuit SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0230Kraftstoffpumpenrelais 1 BrandPowertrain
ProtonP0230Fuel pump relay BrandPowertrain
SaabP0230Fuel Pump Primary Circuit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0230Fuel Pump Primary Circuit BrandPowertrain
SprinterP0230Fuel Pump Primary Circuit SAEPowertrain
SubaruP0230Fuel Pump Controller BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP0230Fuel Pump Sup Crt High Volt BrandPowertrain
SWM MotorP0230Oil pump relay fault BrandPowertrain
TataP0230Fuel Pump Relay BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0230Fuel pump relay fault BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0230Fuel Pump Primary Circuit: Malfunction BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0230 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiP023000If the open, short or over-temperature on fuel pump circuit is detected, ECM sets DTC BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP023000Fuel Pump Primary Circuit error BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP023019Die Kraftstoffpumpe hat Funktionsstörung. Der Grenzwert für Strom ist überschritten. BrandPowertrain

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