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1997 FORD TAURUS

3.0L V6 VulcanFWDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor479Torque3850Fluid6DTC683Battery1Maintenance0Recalls5
P0238moderate severityPowertrain

Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Sensor A Circuit High

on 1997 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6 Vulcan · FWD

What this code means

High voltage from boost sensor A.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • False high boost reading

Common causes

  • Open circuit
  • Short to power
  • Faulty sensor

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test voltage
  2. Check for shorts to power

Repair notes

Repair or replace sensor.

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