P238D
Water in Fuel Sensor B Circuit High
What it means
P238D means Water in Fuel Sensor B Circuit High.
Where it lives
For P238D, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P238D reports a fault at the sensor.
Check these first
- A short to voltage 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
- Corrosion in the water in fuel sensor B connector
What to do next
- Read water in fuel sensor B voltage on a scan tool
- Test the water in fuel sensor B signal wire for a short to voltage
- Check the water in fuel sensor B connector and ground
- Replace water in fuel sensor B if the circuit tests good
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.