OBD Guide

P222A

Barometric Pressure Sensor B Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • The engine is running in emergency mode
  • Unstable idling

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Barometric pressure sensor B malfunction
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Problems with the engine control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect the sensor connector and contacts
  3. Check sensor resistance
  4. Replace barometric pressure sensor B if necessary
  5. Reset the error and check the system operation

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