OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2562 Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor A Circuit
General electrical fault on the turbocharger boost control position sensor A — the feedback sensor on the wastegate or VGT actuator (often a contactless Hall sensor). Without valid position feedback the ECM cannot close the loop on boost control and falls back to open-loop duty cycle.
Is it safe to drive with P2562?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen or shorted wiring to the position sensor
- PossibleFailed Hall element after thermal cycling
Symptoms
- Charge status indicator shows fault
- Charging may not start or interrupts
- Slower-than-expected charge rate
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.6–2.5 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Turbo Actuator Position Sensor A, Sensor Wiring
Related codes
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.