OBD Guide

P1236

Fuel Pump Control Out Of Range

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Power Loss
  • Difficulty starting the engine
  • Stalling engine
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Fuel pump malfunction
  • Problems with wiring or connectors
  • Fuel pump relay malfunction
  • Damage to the fuel pump control module
  • Problems with the engine control unit (ECU)

How to Fix

  1. Check the voltage and resistance of the fuel pump
  2. Inspect wiring and connectors for damage
  3. Check the operation of the fuel pump relay
  4. Test the fuel pump control module
  5. If necessary, replace faulty components

Related codes

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