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P25EF

Vacuum Pump Control Circuit B Range/Performance

The secondary vacuum pump does not produce the expected vacuum within the commanded run time. Leak in the pump line or worn pump diaphragm reduces output.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: medium

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Worn diaphragm or vanes inside the pumpCommon
  • Cracked vacuum hose or loose connectionPossible
  • Sensor element aged beyond calibration windowLess likely

Parts involved

  • Vacuum Pump B
  • Vacuum Lines
  • Vacuum Sensor

P25EF is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.