Question
What causes turbocharger "overboost" faults in gasoline engines?
Answer
Stuck closed wastegate or faulty boost control solenoid.
Explain
Overboost (25+psi) damages engine components. CHEPQ tools monitor boost pressure and test solenoid current—cleaning the wastegate or replacing the solenoid resolves the fault.
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