OBD Guide

P012E

Turbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Power reduction
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Pressure sensor malfunction
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Problems with the ECU

How to Fix

  1. Check the sensor wiring harness and connectors for damage.
  2. Check sensor resistance and voltage
  3. Replace the sensor if it is faulty
  4. Check and clean connector contacts

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