OBD Guide

P1233

Fuel Pump Driver Module Disabled Or Off Line

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine won't start
  • Floating idle speed
  • Loss of power during acceleration
  • Stalling engine
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Fuel pump control module (FPCM) malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in FPCM control circuit
  • Problems with the fuel pump relay
  • Poor contact in FPCM connectors
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check fuel system fuses and relays
  2. Check the integrity of the wiring to the FPCM
  3. Check module connectors and contacts
  4. Test or replace FPCM
  5. Check the operation of the engine control unit

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