P2230

Barometric Pressure Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Unstable engine operation
Increased fuel consumption
Check Engine light comes on
Reduced engine power
Problems starting the engine

Causes

Damage to the sensor wiring harness
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Atmospheric pressure sensor malfunction
Short circuit in the circuit
Problems with the engine control unit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
Clean the contacts in the sensor connector
Check the resistance and voltage at the sensor
Replace the atmospheric pressure sensor if necessary
Reset the error code and check if it returns

Related codes

P2227 P2228 P2229