Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0243
Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Actuator A
Generic fault on wastegate actuator A. Boost control tracks commanded vs. actual manifold pressure; persistent deviation means wastegate, vanes, hose or actuator are not delivering the requested pressure.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number2 / 43
Possible causes
- Actuator failed high
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: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 150–1500 €
- Estimated time: 1–6 h
- Component: wastegate actuator a
- Component: actuator wiring
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012