P022A — Charge Air Cooler Bypass Control A Circuit /Open

P022A: Charge Air Cooler Bypass Control A Circuit /Open — what it means, the affected system and what to check before replacing parts.

Meaning, symptoms, causes and checks

Charge-air-cooler bypass control A reports an open or faulty control circuit. This does not determine the physical bypass-flap position or prove which actuator, connector or mechanism is faulty. Verify the fitted actuator and the applicable circuit or performance test before selecting a replacement.

Affected system: charge-air-cooler bypass control

Symptoms

  • Warning light may illuminate
  • Related system function may be impaired
  • Vehicle-specific symptoms vary

Possible causes

  • Implausible sensor or switch signal, poor ground, connector corrosion, or wiring damage
  • Related wiring, connector, power or ground fault
  • Vehicle-specific mechanical or control issue

What to check

  • Record stored and pending codes and freeze-frame data
  • Compare the named sensor or switch signal with actual operating conditions; inspect the connector, reference supply, ground and harness.
  • Confirm measured values against the vehicle service information
  • Retest under the conditions that set the code
  • Compare the named sensor or switch signal with actual operating conditions; inspect the connector, reference supply, ground and harness.
  • Repair the verified cause and confirm the code does not return

Also written as: P022A-00, P022A00, PO22A (some scan tools add the fault-type byte, e.g. -00).