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PowertrainP023F

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open

26 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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
BYDP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
CheryP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DaewooP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
DFFSP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFFXP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFXKP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
EOBDP023FFuel pump secondary circuit/open BrandPowertrain
GeelyP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
GMP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
Great WallP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
HafeiP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
HoldenP023FFuel Pump Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
OpelP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
ProtonP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
SaabP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
SubaruP023FFuel Pump Secondary Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
ToyotaP023FFuel pump secondary circuit/open 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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