OBD-II reference

All 9.533 generic OBD-II codes, explained in detail.

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Powertrain generic / SAE

P238F

Water in Fuel Condition Sensor B

Sensor B reports water in the fuel filter housing - drain the water trap immediately. Continued operation may cause damage to the high-pressure pump and injectors.

SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number3 / 8F

Possible causes

  • Water has collected in the filter trap high

Inspection / repair

  • Difficulty: easy
  • DIY: possible
  • Estimated cost: 20–100 €
  • Estimated time: 0.2–0.5 h
  • Component: water in fuel sensor b
  • Component: fuel filter housing b
  • MIL / check engine light

Sources

References

How to read OBD-II codes

The first letter names the vehicle system, the second digit distinguishes generic from manufacturer-specific, the remaining digits group fault area and number.

PPowertrain: engine, transmission, emissions
BBody: chassis trim, comfort, interior
CChassis: suspension, brakes, steering
UNetwork: CAN, control modules, communication