OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2563 Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Circuit
The position feedback sensor on the variable-geometry or wastegate turbocharger actuator is not communicating or is implausible. Without position feedback, boost control runs in default mode and power is reduced.
Is it safe to drive with P2563?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyPosition sensor failed
- PossibleWiring open or chafed near turbo
Symptoms
- Charge status indicator shows fault
- Charging may not start or interrupts
- Slower-than-expected charge rate
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–5 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Turbocharger Actuator, Turbocharger Position Sensor
Related codes
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- P2561A/C Control Module Requested MIL Illumination
- P2562Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor A Circuit
- P2564Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor A Circuit Low
- P2565Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor A Circuit High
- P2566Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Range/Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.