OBD Guide

P003B

Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control B Position Exceeded Learning Limit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–333 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reduced engine power
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Switching to emergency mode
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check engine light comes on

Causes

  • Boost regulator malfunction
  • Problems in the control wiring harness
  • Jamming of the mechanism for changing the turbine geometry
  • Boost control solenoid valve malfunction
  • Mechanical wear of turbocharger/supercharger components

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the boost control system wiring harness and connectors
  2. Check the operation of the boost control solenoid valve
  3. Check the mechanism for changing the turbine geometry for jamming and wear.
  4. Perform the boost control system adaptation procedure
  5. If necessary, replace the boost regulator or turbocharger
  6. Clear error codes and check system operation

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