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PowertrainP0232

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High

28 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 28

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High BrandPowertrain
BMWP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High BrandPowertrain
BYDP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High BrandPowertrain
CheryP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0232Fuel pump relay control failure BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0232Fuel pump secondary circuit high BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High BrandPowertrain
GMP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0232Fuel Pump Control Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0232Check for related DTCs -24 BrandPowertrain
MahindraP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High BrandPowertrain
OpelP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High SAEPowertrain
SaabP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High BrandPowertrain
TataP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0232High pressure oil pump secondary control circuit short to power supply BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0232Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit: High 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0232 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP023200Fuel pump relay - short circuit to B+ BrandPowertrain

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