P0244

Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Solenoid A Range/Performance

Car Fault Codes Fuel & air

Can you still drive? With care, short trips only

Who can fix it? Needs a workshop

Typical repair time 30 minutes – 4 hours

Typical cost SAR 100 to 2,500

What it means

This code means the engine computer is commanding wastegate solenoid A, but boost pressure or the wastegate position does not respond as expected. The electrical circuit is usually fine, and the problem is in the solenoid itself, the hoses or the wastegate mechanism.

Symptoms4

Check engine light on.
Loss of power or excessive boost depending on the wastegate condition.
Fluctuating boost during acceleration.
Limp mode under load.

Possible causes5

Cracked, blocked or disconnected control hose between the solenoid and the actuator or the air path.
Stuck or sluggish solenoid due to dirt or internal failure.
Seized wastegate arm or a rusted pivot.
Leaking diaphragm in the pneumatic wastegate actuator.
On electronic actuators, a faulty actuator or its position sensor.

How to diagnose5

Compare desired and actual boost on a scan tool during a road test.
Inspect the control hoses for cracks, blockage or incorrect routing.
Command the solenoid with a scan tool and confirm it changes the pressure reaching the actuator.
Test the actuator with a hand pressure or vacuum pump and confirm the arm moves and the diaphragm holds pressure.
Confirm the wastegate arm moves freely by hand with the engine cold.

How to fix5

Replace the damaged control hose or correct its routing.
Replace the control solenoid if it is stuck or sluggish.
Free up the wastegate arm and clean its pivot, or adjust it per the manufacturer instructions.
Replace the pneumatic or electronic actuator if it is proven faulty, and perform calibration if required.
Clear the codes, then test under load and confirm actual boost matches desired boost.

Repair cost

0–500

500–2,000

2,000–5,000

5,000+

In Saudi riyals; the highlighted part is the expected range for this fault.

The cost is low for a hose or solenoid and rises when the wastegate actuator is replaced, especially electronic actuators.

Prices are rough estimates for common cars at independent workshops and vary with the car and the source of the part.
Prices last updated: September 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between P0243 and P0244?

P0243 means an electrical fault in the solenoid circuit, while P0244 means the circuit works but the actual effect on boost or wastegate position does not match the command.

Does the repair require a new turbo?

Usually not. Most cases come from a hose, the solenoid or the actuator, and replacing the turbo itself is rarely needed.

Can I drive with this code?

For short distances and gently, avoiding full throttle until it is repaired because boost may exceed the limit.

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This guide is for information only and does not replace an inspection by a qualified technician. If the fault involves brakes, steering, engine temperature, electrics or refrigerant, do not attempt the repair yourself.

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