Powertrain
generic / SAE
P00BA
Low Fuel Pressure - Forced Limited Power
Fuel pressure too low — ECU has activated forced power reduction (limp mode) to protect the fuel system.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number– / BA
Possible causes
- HP pump worn high
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Hard start, no start, or stalling under load
- Power loss especially at high load or rpm
- Possible long cranking time
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 200–2000 €
- Estimated time: 1.5–6 h
- Component: high pressure fuel pump
- Component: fuel filter
- Component: lift pump
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012