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P2230

Barometric Pressure Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

System
Injector circuits (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P2230 means Barometric Pressure Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic.

Where it lives

For P2230, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P2230 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A loose sensor A connector making and breaking contact
  • An intermittent open in the sensor A harness
  • Vibration shaking the sensor A wiring
  • A failing barometric pressure sensor A with an unstable signal

What to do next

  1. Read barometric pressure sensor A voltage while wiggling the harness
  2. Inspect the sensor A connector for loose pins
  3. Check the sensor A harness for intermittent opens
  4. Review freeze frame data for the conditions at fault
  5. Replace barometric pressure sensor A if the harness tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.