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Diagnostic reference · P238C

P238C

Water in Fuel Sensor B Circuit Low

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

What it means

P238C means Water in Fuel Sensor B Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P238C, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P238C reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the water in fuel sensor B signal wire
  • An open in the water in fuel sensor B ground circuit
  • A failed water in fuel sensor B
  • Water sitting at the sensor B probe

What to do next

  1. Read water in fuel sensor B voltage on a scan tool
  2. Test the water in fuel sensor B signal wire for a short to ground
  3. Drain the fuel filter bowl and recheck
  4. Replace water in fuel sensor B if the circuit tests good
  5. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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