SureTrack Community Real Fix: Boosting Audi Turbo

Real Fixes from the SureTrackĀ® expert information resource are documented issues from actual shop repair orders and community discussions. Read on to see how SureTrack can help you correct issues that are not easily diagnosed using OEM information alone. SureTrack is currently available free with the purchase of a current Snap-onĀ® diagnostic software version.

Vehicle
2018 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol

Title
P00AF, P2563, Replaced Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator

Complaint
The customer states the check engine light is on.

Cause
Connected a scan tool and found codes: P00AF – Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control “A” Module Performance and P2563 – Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor “A” Circuit Range/Performance. Performed a road test while monitoring live data on the scan tool and found the turbocharger wastegate actuator position sensor was not within the specified range. Performed a visual inspection of the turbocharger and found no faults. With the key on, and engine off, used the scan tool to command the turbocharger wastegate actuator on and found the actuator was inoperative. Performed a visual inspection of the turbocharger wastegate actuator and found the actuator was damaged. These test results verified the turbocharger wastegate actuator was faulty.

Correction
Replaced the turbocharger wastegate actuator, cleared codes, performed a road test and verified the vehicle operated properly. The check engine light did not illuminate and no fault codes returned.


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About the Author

Abagail Lucero

Abagail Lucero is the Product Marketing Manager for ProDemand. She joined the company in 2011 as a member of the SocialCRM shop marketing team and has served in many roles at Mitchell1, lastly as Security and Compliance Supervisor. Abagail holds a Bachelor of Science degree from California University of Pennsylvania.