OBD Guide

P1230

Fuel Pump Control Unit Malfunction

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine won't start
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Power Loss
  • Stalls at idle
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Malfunction of the fuel pump control unit
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Fuel pump relay malfunction
  • Problems with the fuel pump circuit fuse

How to Fix

  1. Check the fuel pump fuse
  2. Check fuel pump relay
  3. Inspect the connectors and wiring of the control unit
  4. Check control circuit resistance
  5. If necessary, replace the fuel pump control unit

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