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Diagnostic reference · P238B

P238B

Water in Fuel Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance

System
Ignition and misfire (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Ignition

What it means

P238B means Water in Fuel Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P238B, the part to look at first is the sensor named here.

Check these first

  • A water in fuel sensor B reading outside its normal range
  • Contaminated fuel or water in the filter bowl
  • A worn water in fuel sensor B element
  • Added resistance in the sensor B circuit

What to do next

  1. Read water in fuel sensor B on a scan tool
  2. Drain the fuel filter bowl and check for water
  3. Test the water in fuel sensor B circuit
  4. Replace the fuel filter and refill with fresh fuel
  5. Replace water in fuel sensor B if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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