OBD Guide

P2A8C

Alternative Fuel Vaporizer B Performance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Reduced engine power
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates
  • Possible transition to emergency mode

Causes

  • Alternate Fuel Evaporator B Malfunction
  • Problems in the evaporator electrical circuit
  • Clogged or dirty evaporator
  • Malfunction of control system sensors
  • Problems with the engine control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check alternative fuel evaporator B for damage.
  2. Diagnose the evaporator electrical circuit
  3. Clean or replace the evaporator if necessary
  4. Check the operation of the control system sensors
  5. Scan the engine control unit for errors

Related codes

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