Network
generic / SAE
U0644
Lost Communication With Wastegate Position Sensor A
The vehicle bus reports loss of communication with smart wastegate position sensor A. Closed-loop wastegate control loses its actual feedback; boost falls back to an open-loop fail-safe.
SystemNetwork
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupU0
Range / number6 / 44
Possible causes
- Bus wiring open or shorted high
- Module without power or ground medium
- Module failed medium
Symptoms
- Multiple warning lights may illuminate
- Affected modules may go into limp mode or shut down
- Specific functions inoperative depending on module
- Diagnostic tools may show communication faults
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 120–1000 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–3 h
- Component: wastegate position sensor a
- Component: vehicle bus wiring
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012