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DTC P0246:00: Notes

DTC P0246:00 (L3 WITH TC) DETECTION CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0246:00 Wastegate control solenoid valve circuit high input
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • When the PCM turns the wastegate control solenoid valve on but the wastegate control solenoid valve circuit voltage is high for 5 s, the PCM determines that the wastegate control solenoid valve control circuit voltage is high.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (other).
  • The MIL does not illuminate.
  • PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is not available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Wastegate control solenoid valve connector or terminals malfunction
  • Wastegate control solenoid valve malfunction
  • PCM connector or terminals malfunction
  • Short to power supply in wiring harness between wastegate control solenoid valve terminal B and PCM terminal 2AA
  • PCM malfunction
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