P0245
Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Solenoid "A" Low
Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Solenoid "A" Low: the control module has detected this fault condition. This affects turbo/supercharger boost-pressure control.
- 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.
- Solenoid winding openCommon
- Wiring or connector faultPossible
Parts involved
- Wastegate Solenoid
- Solenoid Wiring
- Turbocharger
P0245 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.