OBD Guide

P222C

Barometric Pressure Sensor B Circuit Low

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Deterioration of vehicle dynamics
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Problems starting the engine
  • Unstable engine operation at idle

Causes

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

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect the connectors and contacts of the sensor
  3. Check the functionality of the barometric pressure sensor
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Check and replace wiring harness if necessary

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