Diagnostic InstructionsDTC Descriptor- DTC P0236
 Turbocharger Boost Sensor Performance
- DTC P0237
 Turbocharger Boost Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
- DTC P0238
 Turbocharger Boost Sensor Circuit High Voltage
Diagnostic Fault InformationCircuit  | Short to Ground  | Open/High Resistance  | Short to Voltage  | Signal Performance  | 
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5 V Reference  | P0236, P0237, P0651  | P0237  | P0236, P0237, P0651*  | P0236  | 
Signal  | P0236, P0237  | P0236, P0237  | P0236, P0238, P0651*  | P0236  | 
Low Reference  | —  | P00EB, P0236, P0238  | —  | —  | 
*Internal control module or component damage may occur if the circuit shorts to B+.  | 
Typical Scan Tool DataCircuit  | Short to Ground  | Open  | Short to Voltage  | 
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Operating Conditions: - Engine=Running—Normal Operating Range
 
 Parameter Normal Range:Barometric Pressure240 kPa (34.8 PSI)Maximum  | 
5 V Reference  | 0 kPa (0.0 PSI)  | 0 kPa (0.0 PSI)  | 0 kPa (0.0 PSI)  | 
Signal  | 0 kPa (0.0 PSI)  | 0 kPa (0.0 PSI)  | 394 kPa (56.9 PSI)  | 
Low Reference  | —  | 387 kPa (56.1 PSI)  | —  | 
Circuit/System DescriptionFor an overview of the component/system, refer to:Compressor Air Intake Turbocharger System Description
Circuit  | Description  | 
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5 V Reference  | Regulated voltage supplied by the control module.  | 
Signal  | The control module input circuit has an internal resistance connected to 5 V.  | 
Low Reference  | Grounded through the control module.  | 
Component  | Description  | 
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B111B Turbocharger Boost/Intake Air Temperature Sensor  | The assembly has several functions: PressureThe signal voltage increases when the pressure increases. TemperatureThe temperature sensor is a negative temperature coefficient thermistor, a resistor which changes based on temperature. - Low temperature produces a high resistance:1.2 kΩ@40°C (104°F)
 - High temperature produces a low resistance:97 Ω@130°C (266°F)
 
 Compressor Air Intake Turbocharger System Description The sensor measures the intake air temperature and pressure between the turbocharger and the throttle body.  | 
K20 Engine Control Module  | The control module contains a microprocessor used to process input data to control outputs. The control module controls a series of actuators to ensure optimal vehicle performance. The control module does this by reading values from a variety of sensors, interprets the data and adjusts the propulsion system actuators accordingly.  | 
Conditions for Running the DTCP0236- DTC P0102, P0103, P0107, P0108, P0111, P0112, P0113, P0114, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0128, P0237, P0238, P0335, P0336, P2227, P2228, P2229, P2230 = Not set
 - DTC P0112, P0113, P0117, or P0118Not pending
 - Engine Coolant Temperature=−9 to 130°C (16 to 266°F)
 - Engine Speed400 to 6000 RPM
 - Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor CircuitIf between -20 and 125°C (-4 and 257°F)
 
Frequency the DTC runs=Continuously—After the running conditions are met
P0237, P0238Ignition=OnorEngine Running
Frequency the DTC runs=Continuously—After the running conditions are met
Conditions for Setting the DTCP0236Signal Stuck In Rangeor¿Calculated Air Flow
P0237Boost Pressure Sensor=Less than 0.9 V—For greater than 5 s
P0238Boost Pressure Sensor=Greater than 3.9 V—For greater than 5 s
Actions Taken When the DTC SetsDTCs listed in the DTC Descriptor category=Type A DTC
- Engine=Reduced Engine Power
 - Warning Message=Reduced Engine Power
 
Conditions for Clearing the DTCDTCs listed in the DTC Descriptor category=Type A DTC
Reference InformationSchematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics
Connector End View ReferenceMaster Electrical Component List
Electrical Information ReferenceDTC Type ReferencePowertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool ReferenceControl Module References
Circuit/System Verification- Ignition » On / Vehicle » In Service Mode
 - Verify DTC P0641, P0651, P0697, P06A3, P06D2 is not set
 - If none of the DTCs are set
 
- If you were sent here from DTC P00C7, P0068, P0101, P0106, P0121, P1101 » Refer to: Circuit/System Testing.
 - Verify the scan tool parameter:Throttle Body Idle Air Flow CompensationLess than 90%
 - Perform the scan tool control function:Throttle Sweep»Start
Verify the scan tool parameter:Throttle Position Sensors 1 and 2=Agree
 - Verify the scan tool parameter:BARO Sensor=The value should be within the range listed in the table:Altitude Versus Barometric Pressure
 - If in the specified range
 
- Verify the following parameter is within 3 kPa (.4 PSI) of the actual barometric pressure:MAP Sensor
 - If in the specified range
 
- Engine » Idling — At normal operating temperature
 - Verify the scan tool parameter:MAP Sensor=26 to 52 kPa (3.8 to 7.5 PSI)—The value should change with accelerator pedal input.
 - If in the specified range and changes
 
- Observe the scan tool parameter:MAF Sensor&Engine Speed
 - Increase the engine speed slowly to 3,000 RPM and then back to idle.
 - Verify the scan tool parameter:MAF Sensor=The value should change smoothly and gradually as the engine speed is increased and decreased.
 - If the value does not change smoothly and gradually
Refer to:DTC P0101
 
- If the value changes smoothly and gradually
 
- Verify the following parameter is within 3 kPa (.4 PSI) of the actual barometric pressure:Boost Pressure Sensor
 - If in the specified range
 
- Verify the following parameters are within 20 kPa (2.9 PSI) of each other:»1-2 Shift Time@Wide Open Throttle
 - MAP Sensor
 - Boost Pressure Sensor
 
- If within 20 kPa (2.9 PSI) of each other
 
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
Verify the DTC does not set.
 - All OK.
 
Circuit/System Testing- Verify the following conditions do not exist:
 - B74 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor—Leaking@O-Ring—Missing/Visible Damage
 - B75C Multifunction Intake Air Sensor—Contamination of the measuring element/Cracked/Loose Clamps/Visible Damage/Water intrusion
 - B111B Turbocharger Boost/Intake Air Temperature Sensor
 - Leaking@O-Ring—Missing/Visible Damage
 - Restricted—Moisture/Ice
 - Skewed
 
- Q38 Throttle Body
 - Coking/Loose Clamps/Visible Damage
 - Restricted—Moisture/Ice
 
- Air Cleaner Element—Dirty/Restricted
 - Catalytic Converter—Blocked/Restricted/Visible Damage
 - Charge Air Cooler
 - Leaking/Incorrect connection
 - Restricted—Moisture/Ice
 
- Engine—Mechanical Condition»Refer to:Symptoms - Engine Mechanical
 - Exhaust System—Leaking/Restricted/Visible Damage»Refer to:Symptoms - Engine Exhaust
 - Intake Air Duct—Cracked/Loose Clamps/Restricted/Visible Damage
 - Intake Manifold—Cracked/Loose Clamps/Restricted/Vacuum leak/Visible Damage
 - Linkage@Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator—Binding or Sticking/Loose/Visible Damage
 - Positive Crankcase Ventilation System
 - Leaking@O-Ring—Missing/Visible Damage
 - Restricted—Moisture/Ice
 - Incorrect connection/Leaking/Restricted
 
- Vacuum Hoses—Kinked/Leaking/Incorrect connection/Restricted
 - Vacuum leak@Engine—Oil Level Indicator and Tube/Oil Filler Cap
 
- If a condition exists
Repair as necessary
 
Note: It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down before an accurate ground or low reference circuit continuity test can be performed.
- Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems » Off
 - Disconnect the electrical connector:B111B Turbocharger Boost/Intake Air Temperature SensorIt may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down before an accurate ground or low reference circuit continuity test can be performed.
 - Test for less than 5 Ω between the test points:Low Reference circuit terminal 1&Ground
 - Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector:K20 Engine Control Module
 - Test for less than 2 Ω between the test points:Low Reference circuit terminal 1@Component harness&The other end of the circuit
 - If 2 Ω or greater » Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
 - If less than 2 Ω » Replace the component:K20 Engine Control Module
 
- Ignition » On / Vehicle » In Service Mode
 - Test for 4.8 to 5.2 V between the test points:5 V Reference circuit terminal 3&Ground
 - Ignition/Vehicle » Off
 - Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector:K20 Engine Control Module
 - Test for infinite resistance between the test points:5 V Reference circuit terminal 3@Component harness&Ground
 - If less than infinite resistance » Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
 
- Test for less than 2 Ω between the test points:5 V Reference circuit terminal 3@Component harness&The other end of the circuit
 - If 2 Ω or greater » Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
 - If less than 2 Ω » Replace the component:K20 Engine Control Module
 
- Ignition/Vehicle » Off
 - Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector:K20 Engine Control Module
 - Ignition » On / Vehicle » In Service Mode
 - Test for less than 1 V between the test points:5 V Reference circuit terminal 3@Component harness&Ground
 - If 1 V or greater » Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
 - If less than 1 V » Replace the component:K20 Engine Control Module
 
- Verify the scan tool parameter:Boost Pressure Sensor=Greater than 4.7 V
 - Ignition/Vehicle » Off
 - Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector:K20 Engine Control Module
 - Test for infinite resistance between the test points:Signal circuit terminal 4@Component harness&Ground
 - If less than infinite resistance » Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
 - If infinite resistance » Replace the component:K20 Engine Control Module
 
- Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the test points:Signal circuit terminal 4&Low Reference circuit terminal 1
 - Verify the scan tool parameter:Boost Pressure Sensor=Less than 0.2 V
 - Ignition/Vehicle » Off & Remove » Jumper wire(s)
 - Disconnect the electrical connector:K20 Engine Control Module
 - Ignition » On / Vehicle » In Service Mode
 - Test for less than 1 V between the test points:Signal circuit terminal 4@Component harness&Ground
 - If 1 V or greater » Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
 
- Ignition/Vehicle » Off
 - Test for less than 2 Ω between the test points:Signal circuit terminal 4@Component harness&The other end of the circuit
 - If 2 Ω or greater » Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
 - If less than 2 Ω » Replace the component:K20 Engine Control Module
 
- Test or replace the component:B111B Turbocharger Boost/Intake Air Temperature Sensor
 
Component TestingDynamic TestNote: Circuit/System Testing must be performed before proceeding with Component Testing.
- Ignition/Vehicle » Off
 - Remove the component:B111B Turbocharger Boost/Intake Air Temperature Sensor—Leave the electrical connector connected.
 - Install»EN-23738-A - Vacuum Pump@B111B Turbocharger Boost/Intake Air Temperature Sensor
 - Use the tool to achieve a gauge reading between −13 and −21 kPa (−0.13 and −0.21 bar, <p05> and <p06> in Hg).
Verify the scan tool parameter:Boost Pressure Sensor=Decreases between 13 and 21 kPa (1.9 and 3.0 PSI)
 - If the parameter decreases between 13 and 21 kPa (1.9 and 3.0 PSI)
 
- Use the tool to achieve a gauge reading between −30 and −38 kPa (−0.3 and −0.38 bar, <p05> and <p06> in Hg).
Verify the scan tool parameter:Boost Pressure Sensor=Decreases between 30 and 38 kPa (4.4 and 5.5 PSI)
 - If the parameter decreases between 30 and 38 kPa (4.4 and 5.5 PSI)
 
- All OK.
 
Dynamic Test- Ignition/Vehicle » Off
 - Remove the component:B111B Turbocharger Boost/Intake Air Temperature Sensor
 - Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the test points:5 V Reference terminal 3&5 V
 - Connect a jumper wire between the test points:Low Reference terminal 1&Ground
 - Connect a DMM between the test points:Signal terminal 4@B111B Turbocharger Boost/Intake Air Temperature Sensor&Ground
 - Install»EN-23738-A - Vacuum Pump@B111B Turbocharger Boost/Intake Air Temperature Sensor
 - Use the tool to achieve a gauge reading between 0 and −15 kPa (0 and −0.15 bar, <p05> and <p06> in Hg).
Verify the DMM displays between 0.2 and 4.9 V—The value should not spike or drop out.
 - If between 0.2 and 4.9 V and the value does not spike/drop out
 
- All OK.
 
Repair InstructionsPerform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair:Diagnostic Repair Verification