P3235 Diagnostic Trouble Code

P3235 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic P-Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code.

It is considered generic because it applies to all makes and models of vehicles, although specific repair steps may be different depending on your car model.

Symptoms

Symptoms of a P3235 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Blown fuse (if applicable)
Engine surge
Reduction in engine performance, especially at low RPM levels
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated

Possible Causes :

A faulty oxygen sensor. This will set a code in itself, however, a faulty oxygen sensor does not automatically condemn the sensor. The code just means that the sensor signal was not within specifications. An air leak or any of the above will cause an erroneous signal. There is a multitude of O2 codes relating to O2 performance which gives a clue to the problematic area.
Some aftermarket accessories and performance modifications
Dirty air cleaner element Damaged DPF

Repair Processes :

With the valve disconnected, the red voltmeter lead should be attached to the IMRC valve power wire and the black voltmeter lead connected to ground. Once located, visually inspect the connectors and wiring. Look for rubbing, scraping, bare wires, worn spots or melted plastic connectors.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code P3235 is not difficult to diagnose and repair. Thus, it always pays to have a qualified technician to look after your vehicle should this error code arise.

Diagnosing this code requires the engine to be in good running shape, without unmetered air entering the engine. If other codes that relates to misfiring condition, lean running or air entering the engine is present, then you must first fix those error codes before P3235.

Fortunately, P3235 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

P3235 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

P3235 Jeep Patriot Seat Driver Recline Backward Circuit Failure
P3235 Chevrolet Apv Driver Door Ajar Circuit Open
P3235 Ford Capri Longitudinal Acceleration Threshold Exceeded
P3235 Holden Omega Power Supply Sensor Circuit Open
P3235 Seat Altea Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 8
P3235 Subaru Forester 1 Left Front Vertical Accelerometer Circuit Failure
P3235 Gaz 24 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 3)