Back to 1996 Dodge Ram Van

1996 DODGE RAM VAN

5.9L V84WDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor505Torque2487Fluid9DTC638Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P2231moderate severityPowertrain

Barometric Pressure Sensor A Circuit High

on 1996 Dodge Ram Van 5.9L V8 · 4WD

What this code means

Barometric pressure sensor signal exceeds expected maximum.

Symptoms

  • Check engine light
  • Lean condition
  • Hesitation

Common causes

  • Open circuit
  • Short to voltage
  • Sensor failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Measure sensor signal
  2. Check for opens or shorts to power

Repair notes

Replace sensor or repair circuit.

Other Powertrain codes on this vehicle

Building an app?
Free API access to all this data — 50 requests/day, no card required.
Get an API key →
Run a shop?
Manage repairs, estimates, and customers with ShopBase — $249/mo, all features included.
Try ShopBase →