OBD Guide

P1247

Turbo Boost Pressure Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Loss of engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check engine light comes on
  • Turbo lag (turbine reaction delay)
  • Noises from the turbocharger

Causes

  • Air leaks in the charging system
  • Turbocharger malfunction
  • Wastegate problems
  • Boost pressure sensor malfunction
  • Intercooler is dirty or clogged

How to Fix

  1. Check the tightness of the charging system
  2. Check the operation of the turbocharger
  3. Check the serviceability of the bypass valve
  4. Check the boost pressure sensor and its connection
  5. Clean or replace the intercooler if necessary

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