OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2564 Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor A Circuit Low
Position sensor A signal voltage below the lower limit — short to ground in the signal line or open reference voltage at the sensor.
Is it safe to drive with P2564?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySignal wire shorted to ground
- PossibleMissing 5 V reference at the sensor
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
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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- P2565Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor A Circuit High
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.