OBD-II reference

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

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Powertrain generic / SAE

P2BB3

Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Performance

The ECM detects that the secondary fuel pump control circuit (typically used for high-load enrichment) does not respond as expected. Pump output, relay, or driver fault.

SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / numberB / B3

Possible causes

  • Secondary fuel pump relay aged high
  • Wiring or connector fault medium

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: medium
  • DIY: shop recommended
  • Estimated cost: 100–600 €
  • Estimated time: 0.5–3 h
  • Component: fuel pump
  • Component: fuel pump relay secondary
  • Component: ecm
  • MIL / check engine light
  • emissions-relevant
  • limp mode possible

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