Turbo and boost pressure

P0236 Boost pressure sensor reads wrong

By: Diagno editorial team · Updated: 2026-10-15

P0236 means: Boost pressure sensor reads wrong. The boost pressure sensor measures pressure in the intake. Drive gently and have the car checked soon. The repair usually costs about €50–200 in Estonia. The most common cause: sensor is dirty with soot or oil. Other possible causes: connector or wire, sensor has failed.

Is it safe to drive?Get it checked soonDrive gently and have the car checked soon.

Typical repair cost€50–200parts and labour in Estonia

What it means

The boost pressure sensor measures pressure in the intake. With this fault the engine computer often limits power. The sensor works, but its reading doesn't agree with the other sensors.

What could be wrong

1Sensor is dirty with soot or oil
2Connector or wire
3Sensor has failed

What you can check yourself

Check the sensor connector. The sensor is usually on the intercooler pipe. You can do the simpler checks yourself.

How we fix it

We compare the sensor reading with atmospheric pressure
We clean the sensor or repair the wire
We replace the sensor

Standard SAE description: Turbo/Super Charger Boost Sensor A Range/Performance

Want a definite answer?

Bring the car to our workshop in Estonia for diagnostics. We read the fault codes, test the sensors and tell you what is wrong. Repair price depends on the work involved, generally €45 per hour.

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Questions

What does fault code P0236 mean?

Boost pressure sensor reads wrong. The boost pressure sensor measures pressure in the intake. With this fault the engine computer often limits power. The sensor works, but its reading doesn't agree with the other sensors.

Can I drive with code P0236?

Drive gently and have the car checked soon.

How much does it cost to fix P0236?

Roughly €50–200 in Estonia. The price depends on exactly what has failed and on the car.

How is P0236 fixed?

We compare the sensor reading with atmospheric pressure. We clean the sensor or repair the wire. We replace the sensor.

Based on AI combined with our hands-on workshop experience and knowledge. This information is general and prices are approximate (Estonian workshop rates). The same code can mean different things on different cars. Only an inspection of the car gives a definite answer.