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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2012IMPREZA WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISA L L DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTC )TESTING AND INSPECTIONDIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DESCRIPTIONSDIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) DETECTING CRITERIAP CODESP0246
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo
P0246
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC TurboSECTION P0246
DTC P0246 TURBO/SUPER CHARGER WASTEGATE SOLENOID "A" HIGH
1. OUTLINE OF DIAGNOSIS
Detect open or short circuit of the wastegate control solenoid valve.
Judge as NG when the terminal output voltage remains Low or High during outputting the duty signal.
2. COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
3. ENABLE CONDITIONS
4. GENERAL DRIVING CYCLE
Perform the diagnosis continuously after starting the engine.
5. DIAGNOSTIC METHOD
- Abnormality Judgment
If the duration of time while the following conditions are met is longer than the time indicated, judge as NG.
Time Needed for Diagnosis: 640 ms
Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination: Illuminates as soon as a malfunction occurs.
- Normality Judgment
Judge as OK and clear the NG if the continuous time while the following conditions are established is more than the predetermined time.
Time Needed for Diagnosis: Less than 1 second
1. OUTLINE OF DIAGNOSIS
Detect open or short circuit of the wastegate control solenoid valve.
Judge as NG when the terminal output voltage remains Low or High during outputting the duty signal.
2. COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
3. ENABLE CONDITIONS
4. GENERAL DRIVING CYCLE
Perform the diagnosis continuously after starting the engine.
5. DIAGNOSTIC METHOD
- Abnormality Judgment
If the duration of time while the following conditions are met is longer than the time indicated, judge as NG.
Time Needed for Diagnosis: 640 ms
Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination: Illuminates as soon as a malfunction occurs.
- Normality Judgment
Judge as OK and clear the NG if the continuous time while the following conditions are established is more than the predetermined time.
Time Needed for Diagnosis: Less than 1 second
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.