OBD Guide

P2ABD

Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Actuator A Driver Current/Temperature Too High

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • The engine goes into emergency mode
  • Unstable operation of the turbocharger
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Wastegate actuator malfunction
  • Damage to wiring or connectors
  • Problems with the engine control unit
  • Mechanical problems with the wastegate system
  • Short circuit in control circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the wastegate actuator
  2. Inspect wiring and connectors for damage
  3. Check the resistance and performance of the actuator
  4. Diagnose the engine control unit
  5. Check the mechanical part of the wastegate system

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