OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P258D Vacuum Pump Control Circuit A High
The vacuum pump control circuit reads stuck high — short to battery voltage or open coil/return. The driver cannot pull the line low to start the pump.
Is it safe to drive with P258D?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyControl wire shorted to battery voltage
- PossibleOpen pump motor winding
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2.5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Vacuum Pump, Wiring Harness
Related codes
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.