Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0246 Hummer
Turbo/Super Charger Wastegate Solenoid “A” High
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0246 Hummer 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 Hummer
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0246 Hummer
– VPWR circuit open to SCB solenoid. – SCB solenoid circuit shorted to PWR GND or CHASS HummerIS 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 Hummer:
2009 Hummer H3T Alpha,2008 Hummer HX Concept,2008 Hummer H3 Wagon Concept,2008 Hummer H3 Alpha,2008 Hummer H2,2007 Hummer H3 Open Top,2007 Hummer H3X,2007 Hummer H3R Off Road Concept,2007 Hummer H2 Safari Concept,2006 Hummer H3,2006 Hummer H2 SUT Limited Edition,2006 Hummer H1 Alpha,2005 Hummer H3 Street,2005 Hummer H2 SUT,2004 Hummer H2 SUT Concept,2004 Hummer H2H Hydrogen Concept,2004 Hummer H2,2004 Hummer H1,2003 Hummer Humvee Military Vehicle,2003 Hummer H3T Concept,2003 Hummer H2 with GM Accessories,2003 Hummer H2 SUV,2003 Hummer H2 SUT Dirt Sport Concept,2003 Hummer H1,2003 Hummer Bike,2002 Hummer H2 SUV Concept,2002 Hummer H1 10th Anniversary Edition,2002 Hummer H1,2001 Hummer H1 Alpha Concept
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