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DTC P0246: Notes

DTC P0246 DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0246 Turbocharger wastegate solenoid high
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • When the PCM turns the wastegate control solenoid valve on but the wastegate control solenoid valve circuit voltage is high, the PCM determines that the wastegate control solenoid valve control circuit voltage is high.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (Other).
  • The MIL does not illuminate.
  • PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is not available.
  • DTCs are stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Wastegate control solenoid valve malfunction
  • Connector or terminal malfunction
  • Short to power supply in the wiring harness between wastegate control solenoid valve terminal B and PCM terminal 4H
  • PCM malfunction
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