OBD Guide

P1287

Turbocharger Bypass Valve Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–133 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Slow acceleration
  • Noisy turbine operation
  • Check Engine Light Is On

Causes

  • Turbine bypass valve malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in valve control circuit
  • Vacuum valve actuator problems
  • Valve mechanism is dirty or jammed
  • Boost pressure sensor malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the bypass valve and its mechanism
  2. Check the integrity of the valve control electrical circuit
  3. Check vacuum system operation (if applicable)
  4. Clean or replace a stuck valve
  5. Check the operation of the boost pressure sensor

Related codes

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