OBD Guide

P1238

Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Fault

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

Symptoms

  • Difficulty starting the engine
  • Rough idling
  • Loss of power during acceleration
  • Stalling engine
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Fuel pump malfunction
  • Problems with the fuel pump relay
  • Open or short circuit in wiring
  • Engine control unit malfunction
  • Poor contact in connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the fuel pump
  2. Check fuel pump relay
  3. Check the integrity of wiring and contacts
  4. Check fuses related to the fuel system
  5. If necessary, replace the fuel pump or relay

Related codes

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