Powertrain
generic / SAE
P23C8
Fuel Heater Control Module Power Control Circuit Low
Same as P23C7 with the control line shorted to ground. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number3 / C8
Possible causes
- Control line shorted to ground high
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
- Harness chafing through insulation low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 120–450 €
- Estimated time: 0.6–2 h
- Component: fuel heater control module
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012