P0246
Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A High
System: Air/Fuel
Severity: medium
What does P0246 mean?
The DTC P0246 (Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A High) is a fault code stored by the ECU when it detects a wastegate solenoid high condition in the air/fuel subsystem. It is commonly seen on European and Asian vehicles using Bosch, Continental, Siemens or Denso ECUs.
Common causes of P0246
- Failed solenoid (short to power)
- Wiring fault
- ECU driver fault
How to fix P0246
Resistance check the solenoid. Replace if shorted.
Tuning approach with DaVinci Deluxe
For P0246, DaVinci Deluxe offers the following ECU map adjustments and software solutions:
- Wastegate duty map
- Boost control logic adjust
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