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P258A Vacuum pump - control circuit open

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P258A means

P258A
Vacuum pump - control circuit open Generic · engine Data confidence 78%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Vacuum pump - control circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • vacuum pump
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P258A

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

2

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

58A

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P258A

What does P258A mean?

Vacuum pump - control circuit open. The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Vacuum pump - control circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present.

Is P258A generic or manufacturer-specific?

P258A is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P258A at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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