Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0246 Jaguar
Turbo/Super Charger Wastegate Solenoid “A” High
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0246 Jaguar 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 Jaguar
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0246 Jaguar
– VPWR circuit open to SCB solenoid. – SCB solenoid circuit shorted to PWR GND or CHASS JaguarIS 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 Jaguar:
2013 Jaguar XJ,2013 Jaguar XF,2013 Jaguar XFR,2012 Jaguar XKR,2012 Jaguar XJ,2012 Jaguar XFR,2012 Jaguar XF,2011 Jaguar XKR,2010 Jaguar XKR,2010 Jaguar XJ,2010 Jaguar XFR,2010 Jaguar XF,2009 Jaguar XF,2008 Jaguar XJ,2007 Jaguar XKR,2007 Jaguar XK,2006 Jaguar XJ,2003 Jaguar RD6 Concept
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