P0246
Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A High
System: Air/Fuel
Severity: medium
What does P0246 mean?
The DTC P0246 (Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A High) is a fault code stored by the ECU when it detects a wastegate solenoid high condition in the air/fuel subsystem. It is commonly seen on European and Asian vehicles using Bosch, Continental, Siemens or Denso ECUs.
Common causes of P0246
- Failed solenoid (short to power)
- Wiring fault
- ECU driver fault
How to fix P0246
Resistance check the solenoid. Replace if shorted.
Tuning approach with DaVinci Deluxe · Cloud Edition
For P0246, DaVinci Deluxe · Cloud Edition offers the following ECU map adjustments and software solutions:
- Wastegate duty map
- Boost control logic adjust
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