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PowertrainP0233

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent

25 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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0233NOT LEARNED BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
BMWP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
BYDP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
CheryP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0233Obwód wtórny pompy paliwa przerywany BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
GMP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
HondaP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
PeugeotP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
SaabP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
TataP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0233Fuel pump secondary circuit intermittent BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0233Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit: Intermittent 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.

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