Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0248
Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid B High
The control circuit for wastegate solenoid B reports a voltage above the expected range. Typical causes are a short to power or an open ground.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number2 / 48
Possible causes
- Wastegate solenoid B defective high
- Wiring shorted to power medium
- Ground circuit open 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: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 150–700 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2.5 h
- Component: wastegate solenoid
- Component: turbocharger
- Component: solenoid wiring
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012