Description:
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0246 Volvo
Turbo/Super Charger Wastegate Solenoid “A” High
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0246 Volvo definition:
The PCM monitors the supercharger (boost) bypass (SCB) solenoid circuit for an electrical failure. The test fails when the signal moves outside the minimum or maximum allowable calibrated parameters for a specified SCB solenoid duty cycle (100% or 0%) by PCM command.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0246 Volvo
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0246 Volvo
– VPWR circuit open to SCB solenoid. – SCB solenoid circuit shorted to PWR GND or CHASS VolvoIS GND. – Damaged SCB solenoid. – SCB solenoid circuit open. – SCB solenoid circuit shorted to VPWR. – Damaged
Possible Solutions
Disconnect SCB solenoid. Connect test lamp to SCB solenoid harness connector. Cycle SCB driver in PCM by Output Test Mode. Test lamp cycle on and off – SCB solenoid is suspect. Test lamp always on – SCB signal short in harness or PCM. Test always off – SCB signal or VPWR open in harness or PCM.
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Volvo:
2013 Volvo V40,2012 Volvo XC60,2011 Volvo XC90,2011 Volvo V60,2011 Volvo S60,2011 Volvo C30,2010 Volvo S80L,2010 Volvo S80,2010 Volvo C70,2010 Volvo C30,2009 Volvo XC60,2009 Volvo V50,2009 Volvo S60,2009 Volvo S40,2009 Volvo C30,2008 Volvo XC70,2008 Volvo V70,2008 Volvo V50,2008 Volvo S40,2007 Volvo V70,2007 Volvo S80,2007 Volvo S60,2007 Volvo C70,2007 Volvo C30,2006 Volvo XC90,2006 Volvo S80,2006 Volvo C70,2005 Volvo V50,2005 Volvo S60,2004 Volvo XC90,2004 Volvo V70,2004 Volvo V50,2004 Volvo V40,2004 Volvo S40,2003 Volvo V70 R,2003 Volvo S80,2003 Volvo S60 R
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