P0246

123001 - P0246

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
123001 - P0246

Fault text
Wastegate, activation: short circuit to positive

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the electrical wire from the
DME to the electropneumatic pressure converter.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized by the driver circuit's diagnostic
function.
Potential problem source(s):
- Defective wiring harness
- Electropneumatic pressure converter is defective
- Defective DME
Terminal condition: none
Voltage condition:
- Onboard electrical system voltage between 9 V and 16 V
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- Engine on
- Activation signal applied to wastegate

Condition for fault memory entry
This fault is logged in the control module's fault memory
immediately.

Action in service
- Check wiring harness
- Replace electropneumatic pressure converter
- Replace DME

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
None
Possible apparent symptoms:
CC message, customer proceeds to service facility, loss of
power

Driver information
Warning light:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: off
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: on
- US emissions warning lamp: on
- US electronic engine power reduction: on
- CC message: on

Service instruction
None