P0246
Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Solenoid A Circuit High
Generic code
Injector Circuit
High severity
Hard repair
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What P0246 means
- The fault code P0246 indicates that there is an issue with Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid 'A'
Possible symptoms
- Lack of power or reduced engine performance
- Slow acceleration
- Poor fuel efficiency
- Check Engine Light (CEL) illuminated
Possible causes
- Faulty wastegate solenoid
- Open or short circuit in the wastegate solenoid circuit
- Faulty engine control module (ECM)
Related parts
- Turbocharger/Supercharger: Turbocharger compresses in more air into the engine, hence producing more power output. Problem leads to power loss
Possible solutions
- Test and replace the faulty wastegate solenoid, if necessary
- Check for any open or short circuits in the wastegate solenoid circuit and repair as needed
- Test and replace the engine control module (ECM) if it is determined to be faulty
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