OBD Guide

P238B

Water in Fuel Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Reduced engine performance
  • Problems starting the engine
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Possible misfires

Causes

  • Water in fuel sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in sensor connectors
  • Corrosion of contacts or wiring
  • Sensor is contaminated with water or sediment

How to Fix

  1. Check the fuel for water
  2. Inspect the water in fuel sensor and its connections
  3. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  4. Clean or replace sensor if necessary
  5. Reset the error code and check if it returns

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