OBD Guide

U043F

Invalid Data Received From Vacuum Sensor B

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Deterioration of vehicle dynamics
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Possible problems with the operation of the brake system

Causes

  • Vacuum sensor B fault
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Software error in the control unit
  • Mechanical damage to the sensor or its wiring

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring to the sensor
  2. Check connections and contacts in the sensor connector
  3. Test vacuum sensor B using diagnostic equipment
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Update control unit software (if required)

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