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1996 DODGE DAKOTA

5.2L V84WDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0238moderate severityPowertrain

Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Sensor A Circuit High

on 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2L V8 · 4WD

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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