P0234 Turbocharger/Supercharger Overboost Condition

Powertrain Severity: High Generic OBD-II

Boost pressure exceeded the allowed limit.

Common causes

  • Sticking wastegate or VNT vanes
  • Faulty boost control solenoid
  • Faulty boost pressure sensor
  • Cracked vacuum line to the actuator

Symptoms

  • Check engine light
  • Limp mode
  • Surging power

What to check

  1. Check actuator movement
  2. Inspect vacuum lines
  3. Compare desired and actual boost

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