DTC P0236, P0237, or P0238 (LPL or LPV)
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptors
| DTC P0236 00: Turbocharger Boost Sensor
Performance |
| DTC P0237 00: Turbocharger Boost Sensor
Circuit Low Voltage |
| DTC P0238 00: Turbocharger Boost Sensor
Circuit High Voltage |
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit
|
Short to Ground
|
Open/High Resistance
|
Short to Voltage
|
Signal Performance
|
5V Reference
|
P0642
|
P0237 00
|
P0643
|
P0236 00, P0234 00, P0299 00
|
Signal Circuit
|
P0237 00
|
P0237 00, P0238 00
|
P0238 00
|
P0236 00, P0234 00, P0299 00
|
Low Reference
|
-
|
P0098 00, P0234 00, P0238 00, P0237 00
|
-
|
-
|
|
| |
Typical Scan Tool Data
Turbocharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit
Circuit
|
Short to Ground
|
Open
|
Short to Voltage
|
Operating Conditions: Engine Running
Parameter Normal Range: BARO to 240 kPa
(34.80 PSI)
|
5V Reference
|
20-80 kPa (2.9-11.60 PSI)
|
30-80 kPa (4.35-11.60 PSI)
|
20-80 kPa (2.9-11.60 PSI)
|
Signal Circuit
|
0 kPa
|
276 kPa (40 PSI)
|
276 kPa (40 PSI)
|
Low Reference
|
-
|
276 kPa (40 PSI)
|
-
|
|
| |
Circuit/System Description
The boost pressure sensor is integrated with the intake air
temperature (IAT) sensor. The boost pressure sensor measures the
range of pressures between the turbocharger and the throttle body.
The sensor used on this engine is a three atmosphere sensor.
Pressure in this portion of the induction system is affected by
engine speed, throttle opening, turbocharger boost pressure, intake
air temperature (IAT), barometric pressure (BARO), and the
efficiency of the charge air cooler. The boost pressure sensor and
integrated intake air temperature (IAT) sensor have the following
circuits:
| • |
Intake air pressure
signal |
The boost pressure sensor provides a signal voltage to the
engine control module (ECM), relative to the pressure changes, on
the intake air pressure signal circuit. Under normal operation the
greatest pressure that can exist in this portion of the induction
system at ignition ON, engine OFF is equal to the BARO. When the
vehicle is operated at wide open throttle (WOT) the turbocharger
can increase the pressure to near 240 kPa (34.80 PSI). The least
pressure that occurs is when the vehicle is idling or decelerating,
and it is equal to the BARO.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • |
The ignition is ON or the
engine is running. |
| • |
These DTCs runs continuously
within the enabling conditions. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0237 00
The ECM detects that the boost pressure sensor voltage is less than
0.19 V for more than 4 s continuously, or 50 s cumulative.
P0238 00
The ECM detects that the boost pressure sensor voltage is greater
than 4.8 V for more than 4 s continuously, or 50 s cumulative.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • |
DTCs P0237 00 and P0238 00 are
Type C DTCs. |
| • |
The ECM will disable boost
control and limit the system to mechanical boost only, resulting in
a substantial decrease in engine power. |
| • |
The service vehicle soon
indicator will illuminate. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTCs P0237 00 and P0238 00 are Type C DTCs.
Diagnostic Aids
| • |
The boost pressure sensor
signal circuit is pulled high in the ECM. With the sensor
disconnected, at ignition ON, a normal voltage measurement of the
signal circuit with a DMM is 5.60 V. |
| • |
The charged air cooler is
connected to the turbocharger and to the throttle body by flexible
duct work that requires the use of special high torque fastening
clamps. These clamps cannot be substituted. In order to prevent any
type of air leak when servicing the duct work, the tightening
specifications and proper positioning of the clamps is critical,
and must be strictly adhered to. |
| • |
Use a solution of dish soap
and water in a spray bottle to pinpoint any air leaks. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
| 1. |
Ignition ON, observe the scan
tool Boost Pressure Sensor parameter, and the BARO Sensor
parameter. Compare the parameters to each other. |
| 2. |
Engine idling, observe the
scan tool and compare the Boost Pressure Sensor parameter to the
BARO Sensor parameter. They should be within 4 kPa (0.58 PSI) of
each other. |
| 3. |
Operate the vehicle within the
conditions for running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset.
You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you
observed from the freeze frame/failure records data. |
Circuit/System Testing
| 1. |
Verify the integrity of the
entire air induction system including all turbocharger components
by inspecting for the following conditions: |
| |
• |
Any damaged components,
including the turbocharger, the charge air cooler, and the Q41
Turbocharger Vane Position Control Solenoid Valve |
| |
• |
Any hairline fractures of the
B111 Turbocharger Boost Sensor |
| |
• |
Loose or improper installation
of any components |
| |
• |
An air flow restriction
|
| |
• |
Any pinholes or breaks in the
vacuum hoses attached to the Q41 Turbocharger Vane Position Control
Solenoid Valve |
| |
• |
Any restrictions in the vacuum
hoses attached to the Q41 Turbocharger Vane Position Control
Solenoid Valve |
| |
• |
Improper routing or connecting
of the vacuum hoses on the charge air cooler and the Q41
Turbocharger Vane Position Control Solenoid Valve |
| |
• |
Any type of air leak between
the turbocharger and the throttle body, including the charge air
cooler assembly. |
| |
• |
Verify that an exhaust leak
does not exist, including the mating surface area between the
turbocharger and the exhaust manifold. |
| 2. |
Ignition OFF, disconnect the
harness connector at the B111 Turbocharger Boost Sensor.
|
| 3. |
Ignition OFF for 90 s, test
for less than 5 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal
2 and earth. |
| ⇒ |
If greater than the specified range, test the low
reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests
normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module. |
| 4. |
Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2
V between the 5 V reference circuit terminal 3 and ground.
|
| ⇒ |
If less than the specified range, test the 5 V
reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control
Module. |
| ⇒ |
If greater than the specified range, test the 5 V
reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests
normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module. |
| 5. |
Verify the scan tool Boost
Pressure Sensor parameter is at 5 V. |
| ⇒ |
If less than the specified range, test the signal
circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace
the K20 Engine Control Module. |
| ⇒ |
If greater than the specified range, test the
signal circuit terminal 1 for a short to voltage. If the circuit
tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module. |
| 6. |
Install a 3 A fused jumper
wire between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground. Verify the
scan tool Turbocharger Pressure Sensor is less than 0.3 V.
|
| ⇒ |
If greater than the specified range, test the
signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If
the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control
Module. |
| 7. |
If all circuits/connections
test normal, replace the B111 Turbocharger Boost Sensor.
|
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic
procedure.
|
