P0249: The turbocharger wastegate solenoid B gives a lower signal than normal
The turbocharger wastegate solenoid B gives a lower signal than normal. It is usually the part, its wiring or a connector with poor contact.
| Code | P0249 |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P02xx, Fuel and injectors |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P0249 with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P0249 with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- P0245 Turbo wastegate solenoid A: low signal
- P0246 Turbo wastegate solenoid A: high signal
- P0247 The turbocharger wastegate solenoid B has an electrical fault
- P0248 The turbocharger wastegate solenoid B gives readings outside the normal range
- P024A The intercooler bypass control A gives readings outside the normal range
- P024B The intercooler bypass control A has got stuck
- P024C The intercooler bypass position sensor A has an electrical fault
- P024D The intercooler bypass position sensor A gives readings outside the normal range
- P0200 Injector circuit malfunction
- P0201 Injector circuit malfunction, cylinder 1
- P0202 Injector circuit malfunction, cylinder 2
- P0203 Injector circuit malfunction, cylinder 3
What does code P0249 mean?
The turbocharger wastegate solenoid B gives a lower signal than normal. It is usually the part, its wiring or a connector with poor contact.
How do you clear P0249?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P0249 comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
