P0230
Fuel Pump Primary Circuit Malfunction
Generic code
Injector Circuit
High severity
Hard repair
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What P0230 means
- The fault code P0230 indicates that there is an issue with the fuel pump primary circuit, which may result in the engine stalling or failing to start.
Possible symptoms
- Engine cranks, but does not start
- Engine stalls or dies while driving
- Reduced engine power or acceleration
- Difficulty starting the engine
- Illuminated check engine light
Possible causes
- Failed fuel pump relay
- Faulty wiring or connections in the fuel pump circuit
- Failed fuel pump
- Corroded or loose electrical connections in the fuel pump circuit
- Failed engine control module (ECM)
Related parts
- Fuel Pump: The fuel pump takes fuel from the fuel tank and delivers it to the engine. Problems in this car's fuel pump may lead to engine misfire, poor fuel economy & poor acceleration
Possible solutions
- Replace the fuel pump relay
- Check and repair any damaged wiring or connections in the fuel pump circuit
- Replace the fuel pump if necessary
- Tighten or clean any corroded or loose electrical connections in the fuel pump circuit
- Replace the engine control module (ECM) if necessary
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