PowertrainP0243
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A
Key terms: Turbocharger: an exhaust-driven fan that pushes extra air into the engine · 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 powertrain range that covers fuel and air metering, over-temperature, overspeed and transmission over-temperature conditions.
2Common causes
- Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
- Vacuum or intake air leak
- Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
- Faulty fuel injector
- Faulty oxygen sensor
- Wiring or connector fault
3Can I drive?
Do not assume this code is safe to ignore: some codes in this range affect engine safety systems. Have it diagnosed; if the engine is overheating, a red warning light is on, or the engine loses power or cuts out, 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 36
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P0243 | HC Doser - Injection Valve Stuck Open Brand | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P0243 | Exhaust control valve drive circuit fault Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0243 | Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A SAE | Powertrain |
| BMW | P0243 | Turbo/Super Charger Wastegate Solenoid A Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P0243 | EWGA drive motor circuit open Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P0243 | Turbocharger wastegate solenoid Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P0243 | Boost Pressure Valve Low Voltage Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P0243 | Bypass solenoid valve control circuit open Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P0243 | Turbocharger wastegate solenoid Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P0243 | Exhaust Control Valve Control Circuit Fault Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P0243 | Turbolader/kompressor wastegate-aktuator 'A' Brand | Powertrain |
| Geely | P0243 | Turbocharger wastegate solenoid Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P0243 | Supercharger boost solenoid control circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P0243 | Turbocharger wastegate solenoid Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P0243 | Turbocharger wastegate solenoid Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P0243 | Turbocharger Boost Control Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Honda | P0243 | Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A SAE | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P0243 | Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A SAE | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P0243 | Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A SAE | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P0243 | Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A SAE | Powertrain |
| Maserati | P0243 | Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Control Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P0243 | Waste gate solenoid Brand | Powertrain |
| Nissan | P0243 | Wastegate control solenoid valve Brand | Powertrain |
| Opel | P0243 | Supercharger boost solenoid control circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P0243 | Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A SAE | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P0243 | Ladedruckregelventil - sig Brand | Powertrain |
| Proton | P0243 | Waste gate solenoid Brand | Powertrain |
| Saab | P0243 | Circ Controle do Solen. Supercharger Boost Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P0243 | Waste gate Adaptative Brand | Powertrain |
| Smart | P0243 | Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A SAE | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P0243 | Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A SAE | Powertrain |
| Suzuki | P0243 | Turbocharger / Supercharger Wastegate Solenoid 'A Brand | Powertrain |
| SWM Motor | P0243 | Exhaust gas control valve drive circuit failure Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P0243 | Turbo/Super Charger Wastegate Solenoid 'A' Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P0243 | Booster exhaust gas bypass solenoid valve control circuit open Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P0243 | Solenoid valve for boost pressure control (N75): malfunction; Open or short to ground Brand | Powertrain |
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.
5Extended variant codes 1
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0243 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| SsangYong | P024300 | VGT turbocharger actuator circuit fault - open Brand | Powertrain |
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