OBD-II reference

All 9.533 generic OBD-II codes, explained in detail.

Causes, inspection steps and sources — a comprehensive DIY archive. Created and maintained with love for the detail. Good luck and have fun!

Powertrain generic / SAE

P0049

Turbocharger/Supercharger A Turbine Overspeed

The turbocharger A turbine speed exceeded its safe limit. Risk of bearing damage and shaft fracture. Often caused by a stuck-closed wastegate or boost control fault.

SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number– / 49

Possible causes

  • Wastegate stuck closed high
  • Boost control loop fault medium

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Significant power loss / limp mode
  • Possible blue or black smoke from exhaust
  • Whistling or hissing sound from intake

Inspection / repair

  • Difficulty: hard
  • DIY: shop recommended
  • Estimated cost: 300–3000 €
  • Estimated time: 2–10 h
  • Component: turbocharger
  • Component: wastegate
  • Component: turbine speed sensor
  • MIL / check engine light
  • emissions-relevant
  • drive cycle required
  • limp mode possible

Sources

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How to read OBD-II codes

The first letter names the vehicle system, the second digit distinguishes generic from manufacturer-specific, the remaining digits group fault area and number.

PPowertrain: engine, transmission, emissions
BBody: chassis trim, comfort, interior
CChassis: suspension, brakes, steering
UNetwork: CAN, control modules, communication