OBD Guide

U0656

Lost Communication With Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control A Position Sensor

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reduced engine power
  • Hesitation during acceleration
  • Unstable operation of the turbocharger
  • Check engine light comes on
  • Engine transition to emergency mode

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Boost control position sensor malfunction
  • Problems with the engine control unit
  • Wiring harness damage

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring to the sensor
  2. Clean the contacts in the sensor and ECU connectors
  3. Test the boost control position sensor (resistance, voltage)
  4. Check the mechanical system for changing turbine geometry
  5. If necessary, replace the sensor or repair the wiring

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