P1233high severityPowertrain
Fuel Pump Speed Primary Circuit Malfunction
on 2000 Volvo S80 2.9L I6 · AWD
What this code means
The ECM detected a malfunction in the fuel pump speed control primary circuit. Volvo uses a variable-speed fuel pump system, and the speed feedback signal is outside expected parameters.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Loss of power
- Hard starting
- Engine stalling
- Reduced fuel pressure
Common causes
- Faulty fuel pump
- Fuel pump control module failure
- Wiring fault to fuel pump
- Corroded fuel pump connector
- Fuel pump relay failure
Diagnostic steps
- Test fuel pressure at rail
- Check fuel pump speed signal
- Test fuel pump control module
- Inspect wiring and connector at fuel pump
- Test fuel pump relay
Repair notes
Replace the fuel pump or fuel pump control module.
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