P023E
Manifold Absolute Pressure - Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Sensor B Correlation
Manifold absolute pressure and boost sensor B readings disagree beyond plausible deviation. Boost control tracks commanded vs. actual manifold pressure; persistent deviation means wastegate, vanes, hose or actuator are not delivering the requested pressure.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: Yes
- Repair difficulty: medium
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Significant power loss / limp mode
- Possible blue or black smoke from exhaust
- Whistling or hissing sound from intake
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- One sensor driftedCommon
Parts involved
- MAP Sensor
- Boost Pressure Sensor B
P023E is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.