P2261
Turbo/Super Charger Bypass Valve Mechanical
The ECU detects a mechanical fault in the turbocharger or supercharger bypass valve. The valve does not open or close as commanded, causing boost-pressure errors and reduced engine response.
- 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.
- Stuck bypass valveCommon
- Leak in vacuum/pressure actuatorPossible
Parts involved
- Turbo Bypass Valve
- Turbocharger
- Boost Pressure Sensor
P2261 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.