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PowertrainP004C

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Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control B Circuit Low

27 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Turbocharger: an exhaust-driven fan that pushes extra air into the engine · Supercharger: an engine-driven fan that pushes extra air into the engine · Boost pressure: extra air pressure made by a turbo or supercharger · Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This code is in the fuel and air metering range, which includes fuel-pressure and camshaft-timing faults.

2Common causes

  1. Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
  2. Vacuum or intake air leak
  3. Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
  4. Faulty fuel injector
  5. Faulty oxygen sensor
  6. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. Some codes in this range affect fuel pressure or camshaft timing; if the engine loses power, runs badly, or stalls, stop safely and get professional help.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 27

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP004CRight Wheel Rear Axle Speed Sensor. Slipping Error BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP004CLost communication with remote communication unit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP004CKrug nadzora tlaka punjača/turbopunjača 'B' nizak BrandPowertrain
FordP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control B Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
GeelyP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP004CTurbocharger 1 Wastegate BrandPowertrain
HondaP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control B Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control B Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP004CTurbo/supercharger boost control solenoid B circuit low BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control B Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
OpelP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control B Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
SaabP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP004CTurbocharger / Supercharger Boost Control 'B' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
TataP004CTurbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control B Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
ToyotaP004CLost communication with remote communication unit BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP004CBoost pressure control valve/solenoid (bank 2): short to GND; Short to plus BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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