Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0244
Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Actuator A Range/Performance
Wastegate actuator A does not respond mechanically as expected. Linkage wear or carbon binding. 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 / 44
Possible causes
- Linkage worn or carbon-bound high
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window low
- Sensor mounting loose - signal damping low
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: 200–2000 €
- Estimated time: 1.5–8 h
- Component: wastegate actuator a
- Component: linkage
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012