PowertrainP0246

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A High

36 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

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?

Caution · drive with care

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	P0246	Air Circuit. Change-Over Valve. Bank 1. Stuck Closed Brand	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0246	OUTD_Turbo WasteGate Flt High Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P0246	Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A High SAE	Powertrain
BMW	P0246	Turbo/Super Charger Wastegate Solenoid A High Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0246	EWGA drive motor circuit short to power Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0246	Turbo/supercharger wastegate solenoid valve A high Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0246	Boost Pressure Valve High Voltage Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0246	Wastegate valve short circuit to power supply Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0246	Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Solenoid A High Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0246	Exhaust Control Valve Control Short to Power Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0246	Turbolader/kompressor wastegate-aktuator 'A' høj Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P0246	Turbo Boost Control Valve Coil Voltage High Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0246	Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Solenoid A High Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0246	Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Solenoid A High Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0246	Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Solenoid A High Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0246	Turbocharger Boost Control Circuit High Voltage Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0246	Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A High SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0246	Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A High SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0246	Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A High SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0246	DTC Check -12 Brand	Powertrain
Mahindra	P0246	Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A High SAE	Powertrain
Maserati	P0246	Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Solenoid Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P0246	Waste gate solenoid high Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P0246	Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Solenoid A High Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0246	Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A High SAE	Powertrain
Porsche	P0246	Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A High SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P0246	Waste gate solenoid high Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P0246	Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Solenoid A High Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0246	Waste gate Solenoid High Brand	Powertrain
Smart	P0246	Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A High SAE	Powertrain
Subaru	P0246	Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A High Brand	Powertrain
Suzuki	P0246	Turbocharger / Supercharger Wastegate Solenoid 'A' High Brand	Powertrain
SWM Motor	P0246	Turbo control valve coil high voltage Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0246	VGT Drive Short To Vbatt Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0246	Booster exhaust gas bypass solenoid valve control circuit voltage is high Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P0246	Solenoid valve for boost pressure control (N75): short to plus; 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0246 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P024600	The output for the low-pressure turbocharger has a short circuit to positive. Brand	Powertrain
SsangYong	P024600	Turbo charger actuator circuit fault - short to B+ Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P024612	Der Ausgang für Niederdruck-Abgasturbolader hat Kurzschluss nach Plus. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Plus vor. Brand	Powertrain

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