PowertrainP0236
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
Key terms: Turbocharger: an exhaust-driven fan that pushes extra air into the engine · Boost pressure: extra air pressure made by a turbo or supercharger · 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
- Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
- Vacuum or intake air leak
- Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
- Faulty fuel injector
- Faulty oxygen sensor
- Wiring or connector fault
3Can I drive?
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 36
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P0236 | Hybrid Battery. Voltage Sensor. (Sensor I.) Brand | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P0236 | BSTD_Boost To BARO Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0236 | Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| BMW | P0236 | Turbo/Super Charger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Perf Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P0236 | Boost pressure sensor signal implausible Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P0236 | Engine intake pressure abnormal Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P0236 | Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P0236 | Boost pressure sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P0236 | Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P0236 | Boost pressure sensor signal stuck Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P0236 | Julat/prestasi litar sensor 'A' tekanan penguat/turbo Brand | Powertrain |
| Geely | P0236 | Turbocharger pressure sensor signal fault Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P0236 | Turbocharger boost system performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P0236 | Boost pressure and atmospheric pressure plausibility fault Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P0236 | Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P0236 | Turbocharger Boost Sensor Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Honda | P0236 | Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P0236 | Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P0236 | Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P0236 | Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Mahindra | P0236 | Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Maserati | P0236 | Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P0236 | Boost pressure sensor range Brand | Powertrain |
| Opel | P0236 | Turbocharger boost system performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P0236 | Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P0236 | Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Proton | P0236 | Boost pressure sensor range Brand | Powertrain |
| Saab | P0236 | Turbocharger boost system performance Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P0236 | TurbochargerBoost Sensor - Signal too low in Boost Mode Brand | Powertrain |
| Smart | P0236 | Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Subaru | P0236 | Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Suzuki | P0236 | Turbocharger / Supercharger Boost Sensor 'A' Circuit Range / Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| SWM Motor | P0236 | Increased pressure and atmospheric pressure rationality failure Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P0236 | Boost Pressure Plausibility Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P0236 | Boost pressure sensor signal stuck Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P0236 | Manifold pressure / boost sensor (G31): implausible signal Brand | Powertrain |
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 7
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0236 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P023600 | Der Ladedrucksensor hat Funktionsstörung. Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P023600 | Boost Sensor before throttle Circuit out of Range Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P023616 | Der Ladedrucksensor hat Funktionsstörung. Der Grenzwert für elektrische Spannung ist unterschritten. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P023617 | Der Ladedrucksensor hat Funktionsstörung. Der Grenzwert für elektrische Spannung ist überschritten. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P023628 | Der Ladedrucksensor hat Funktionsstörung.Signal-Offset ist außerhalb des zulässigen Bereiches. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P023667 | The boost pressure sensor has a malfunction. The signal is impermissible after an event. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P023668 | The boost pressure sensor has a malfunction. There is incomplete information. Brand | Powertrain |
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