P0230 Fuel Pump Primary Circuit

Powertrain Severity: High Generic OBD-II

Fault in the control circuit of the fuel pump relay or module.

Common causes

  • Faulty fuel pump relay
  • Blown fuse
  • Wiring damage
  • Fuel pump control module fault

Symptoms

  • No start
  • Stalling
  • Engine cranks but does not fire

What to check

  1. Check the fuel pump fuse and relay
  2. Listen for the pump at key-on
  3. Check wiring to the pump

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