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ME9 / P0246 00

Read the instructions below then start the fault diagnostic procedure.

Symptom: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

  P0246 00


Charge Air Control Valve Circuit. Short to B+.

Fault symptom

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:

Continuous

Enable criteria:

Battery voltage must be between 10 - 18 V.
Drive the car in 3rd gear, 2000 rpm. Accelerate up to 3500 rpm.

Fault criteria:

When output voltage is close to B+ for more than 1 second.

OK report:

Drive the car in 3rd gear, even acceleration at 1900 rpm. Then full gas acceleration (pedal not depressed 100%) up to 5000 rpm.

Checking the wiring harness

Move the wiring harness at several spots and in several directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short-circuits. Check switches, connectors and crimp connections for oxidation, retracted pins and pin clamping force.

Diagnostic help

Diagnosis regards:

Electrical fault in connecting leads or component.

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:

Test value:
Boost Pressure Solenoid

Activation:
Boost Pressure Solenoid

(See also description of readings/activations in diagnostic tool)