OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P022A Charge Air Cooler Bypass Control A Circuit/Open
Charge Air Cooler Bypass Control A Circuit/Open: the circuit is open. Likely a broken wire, disconnected connector, or failed component.
Is it safe to drive with P022A?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyWiring break
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
- Less likelyCracked solder joint inside the module or sensor
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Cac Bypass Valve A, Actuator Wiring
Related codes
- P022DCharge Air Cooler Bypass Control B Circuit/Open
- P0227Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Low
- P0228Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit High
- P0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent
- P022BCharge Air Cooler Bypass Control A Circuit Low
- P022CCharge Air Cooler Bypass Control A Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.