DTC P0230 - Fuel Pump Primary Circuit

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION DTC P0230 - Fuel Pump Primary Circuit
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P0230 - FUEL PUMP PRIMARY CIRCUIT

Description:  This DTC sets if the FPC circuit voltage is less than or greater than a calibrated limit, for a calibrated amount of time. With the fuel pump (FP) commanded ON, the PCM is able to detect an open, a short to ground or a short to voltage on the FPC circuit.
Possible Causes: 
  • FPC circuit open or short to ground
  • FPC circuit short to voltage
  • VPWR circuit to the fuel pump control module open
  • Damaged fuel pump control module relay
  • Damaged fuel pump control module
Diagnostic Aids: 
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST MA .
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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