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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0045 01: Turbocharger Boost Control Solenoid Control Circuit Short to Battery

DTC P0045 02: Turbocharger Boost Control Solenoid Control Circuit Short to Ground

DTC P0045 04: Turbocharger Boost Control Solenoid Control Circuit Open

DTC P0045 54: Turbocharger Boost Control Solenoid Control Circuit Temperature High

DTC P0047: Turbocharger Boost Control Solenoid Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0048: Turbocharger Boost Control Solenoid Control Circuit High Voltage

Circuit/System Description

The position of the turbocharger vanes is controlled by the engine control module (ECM). The ECM utilizes a turbocharger vane position control solenoid or a boost pressure actuator and a turbocharger pressure sensor to control the turbocharger vanes. The ECM will vary the boost dependant upon the load requirements of the engine. The ECM uses a pulse width modulation on the control circuit to control the solenoid valve.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition is ON or the engine is operating.
    • The ignition voltage is greater than 16.5  volts.
    •  The ECM has commanded the turbocharger boost control solenoid ON and OFF at least once during the ignition cycle.
    • The DTCs run continuously once the above conditions are met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0045 01, P0045 02, P0045 04, P0047, and P0048

The control module detects that the commanded state of the driver and the actual state of the control circuit do not match.

P0045 54

The control module detects that the output driver chip temperature is too high.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P0045, P0047, and P0048 are Type B DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P0045, P0047, and P0048 are Type B DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

Engine running, increase the engine speed to 1,500 RPM and maintain. With a scan tool, command the TC Vane Pos. Ctrl. Solenoid ON and OFF. The TC Vane Position Sensor parameter should increase to 95-97 percent when the TC solenoid is commanded ON and decrease to near 0 percent when commanded OFF.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

    •  Engine Control Module Connector End Views
    •  Engine Controls Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Description and Operation

Turbocharger System Description

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions
    •  Scan Tool Output Controls

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ignition ON, command the TC Vane Pos. Ctrl. Solenoid between 0% and 5% with a scan tool. You should hear an audible click.
  2. Engine idling, command the TC Vane Pos. Ctrl. Solenoid between 0% and 5% with a scan tool. You should hear an audible click.
  3. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records List.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF and the MAIN fuse removed, disconnect the harness connector at the turbocharger boost control solenoid.
  2. Test for less than 5.0 ohms of resistance between the ground circuit terminal 2 and battery ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, repair the open/high resistance in the ground circuit.
  4. Install the MAIN fuse. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition voltage circuit terminal 1 and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition voltage circuit fuse is open, test all components connected to the ignition voltage circuit and replace as necessary.
  6. Test for 3-4 volts between the control circuit terminal 4 and ground.
  7. If less than the specified range test the control circuit for an open or a short to ground. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.
    If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.
  8. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 4 and the ignition voltage circuit terminal 1.
  9. Clear the DTC information with a scan tool. Command the turbocharger boost control solenoid between 5-95 percent with a scan tool. The test lamp should illuminate brightly at 5%, and decrease up to 95%.
  10. If the test lamp does not respond to the scan tool commands replace the ECM.
  11. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the turbocharger.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Turbocharger Replacement
    •  Control Module References for engine control module replacement, setup, and programming