P0245

Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Actuator A Low

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Reduced engine power
Unstable turbocharging operation
Check Engine Light Illuminates
Dips during acceleration

Causes

Open or shorted wastegate actuator control circuit
Wastegate solenoid valve malfunction
Mechanical damage to wastegate actuator
Pressure leak in the boost system
Problems with the wiring harness or connectors

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wastegate control circuit wiring harness and connectors.
Check wastegate solenoid resistance and operation
Inspect the wastegate actuator for mechanical damage
Check the system for pressure leaks
Replace faulty components (solenoid, actuator, wiring harness)

Related codes

P0299 P2262 P2563