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P0238



P0238 00

Charge Air Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit. Short to B+.






Fault Symptom
CHECK ENGINE.
Limp home

On-Board Diagnosis
Type of diagnosis:
Continuous

Enable criteria:
Ignition ON.
Battery voltage must be between 11 - 16 V.

Fault criteria:
When the voltage on the input exceeds 4.70 V for more than 1 s.

Dependent:
None

System reaction to a fault:
Torque limited to max. 140 Nm.
Boost pressure adaption blocked.
The control module uses a substitute value that is a function of atmospheric pressure, engine speed and damper area.

OK report:
When fault criteria NOT fulfilled for 2 s.

Fault handling:
Type III (See Description of On-Board Diagnostics/Fault handling III, "Other emission-related components and functions" for more information.) Fault Handling III, Other Emission-Related Components and Function



Checking the wiring harness
Move the wiring harness at several spots and in several directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short-circuits. Check switches, connectors and crimp connections for oxidation, retracted pins and pin clamping force.

Diagnostic Help
Diagnosis regards:
Electrical fault in connecting leads or component.

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:
Test value:
- Absolute pressure sensor, charge air
(See also description of readings/activations in diagnostic tool)