P0234

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The boost pressure sensor responds to pressure changes in the intake manifold. This pressure is created by the turbocharger and changes with Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) and engine speed. The Engine Control Module (ECM) uses this information to assist in diagnosis of the Barometric Pressure (BARO) sensor and to provide engine overboost protection. The boost pressure sensor has a 5-volt reference circuit, a low reference circuit, and a signal circuit. The Engine Control Module (ECM) supplies 5 volts to the boost pressure sensor on the 5-volt reference 2 circuit, and provides a ground on a low reference circuit. The boost pressure sensor provides a signal to the ECM on a signal circuit relative to the pressure changes. The ECM monitors the boost pressure sensor signal for voltage outside of the normal range. The ECM calculates a predicted value for the boost pressure sensor. The ECM then compares the predicted value to the actual signal. This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will set if the boost pressure sensor signal is above the predicted range.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
^ DTC P0238 is not set.
^ The engine is running.
^ The engine speed is less than 2,700 RPM.
^ The fuel quantity is less than 70 cubic mm.
^ The total fuel quantity burned is more than 2,000 cubic mm.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The actual boost pressure sensor signal is above the predicted range for 30 seconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ The control module illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
^ The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.
^ The ECM limits fuel delivery.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
^ The control module turns OFF the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
^ A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
^ A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
^ Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL and the DTC.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-3:

Steps 4-15:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. If the boost pressure sensor pressure is higher than the BARO pressure with the ignition ON and the engine OFF, this indicates an electrical fault.
5. This step tests the wastegate actuator diaphragm for a leak.
6. This step tests the wastegate actuator, the linkage, and the wastegate for proper operation.