OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2ABD Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Actuator A Driver Current/Temperature Too High
The output driver for the wastegate actuator A reports current or junction temperature above its protection threshold. Stalled actuator or short to ground.
Is it safe to drive with P2ABD?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyWastegate actuator mechanically jammed
- PossibleControl wire shorted to ground
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Significant power loss / limp mode
- Possible blue or black smoke from exhaust
- Whistling or hissing sound from intake
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–7 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Wastegate Actuator A, Ecm
Related codes
- P2ABETurbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Actuator B Driver Current/Temperature Too High
- P2ABAWastegate Position Sensor B Circuit
- P2ABBWastegate Position Sensor B Circuit Low
- P2ABCWastegate Position Sensor B Circuit High
- P2ABFIntake Air O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P2AC0Intake Air O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.