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P1236 Diagnostic Trouble Code (11 interpretations)

11 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 11 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

BMW

1 interpretation
P1236
Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage Pump Control Open Circuit BMW · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage Pump Control circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P1236
Injector 5 - circuit malfunction Chevrolet · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Injector 5 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • injector
  • ECM

Ford

1 interpretation
P1236
Fuel Pump Control Out of Range Ford · fuel Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the Fuel Pump Control value was outside the valid range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • fuel pump
  • fuel pump control module
  • ECM

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Compare commanded and measured values
  • Check applicable OEM service information

Hyundai

1 interpretation
P1236
Active Air Flap F/B Voltage Low Hyundai · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Active Air Flap F/B voltage stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Hyundai.

Jaguar

1 interpretation
P1236
VSV 1 Circuit Jaguar · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the VSV 1 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Jaguar.

Lexus

1 interpretation
P1236
Fuel high - pressure pump, bank 2 - circuit malfunction Lexus · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Fuel high - pressure pump, bank 2 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Lexus.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • fuel high - pressure pump
  • injector control module
  • bank 2

Mercedes-Benz

1 interpretation
P1236
Supercharger (SC) clutch - malfunction Mercedes-Benz · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Supercharger (SC) clutch. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mercedes-Benz.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • SC clutch
  • ECM

MINI

1 interpretation
P1236
Fuel Pump Relay Activation MINI · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Fuel Pump Relay Activation circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.

Mitsubishi

1 interpretation
P1236
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor B - malfunction Mitsubishi · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor B. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mitsubishi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • ECM

Nissan

1 interpretation
P1236
Throttle control motor - short circuit Nissan · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Throttle control motor - short circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • throttle control motor

Toyota

1 interpretation
P1236
High Pressure Fuel Pump Number 2 Circuit Toyota · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the High Pressure Fuel Pump Number 2 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Toyota.

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1236

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

236

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1236

What does P1236 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (11 interpretations). The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage Pump Control circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1236 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1236 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Jaguar, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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