OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P229B Fuel Pressure Regulator B Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too High
Fuel Pressure Regulator B Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too High: the control module has detected this fault condition. This controls fuel-rail pressure.
Is it safe to drive with P229B?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyReturn path blocked or pump runaway
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Hard start, no start, or stalling under load
- Power loss especially at high load or rpm
- Possible long cranking time
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1.5–6 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Fuel Pressure Regulator
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.