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P1230 Volvo - Mass air flow (MAF) sensor - signal low

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Volvo. All interpretations of P1230

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1230 means

P1230
Mass air flow (MAF) sensor - signal low Volvo · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Mass air flow (MAF) signal stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volvo.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • short to ground
  • MAF sensor
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1230

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

230

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1230

What does P1230 mean?

Mass air flow (MAF) sensor - signal low. The control module detected that the Mass air flow (MAF) signal stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volvo.

Is P1230 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1230 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Volvo. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1230 at file level?

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