Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2ABE
Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Actuator B Driver Current/Temperature Too High
The output driver for the wastegate actuator B reports current or junction temperature above its protection threshold. Stalled actuator or short to ground.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / numberA / BE
Possible causes
- Wastegate actuator mechanically jammed high
- Control wire shorted to ground 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: 400–2200 €
- Estimated time: 2–7 h
- Component: wastegate actuator b
- Component: ecm
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012