DTC P004C00 – Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid “B” Circuit Low.

✅ Meaning of P004C00

Your ECU is detecting low voltage / low signal in the Boost Control Solenoid “B” circuit.
This usually means the solenoid is not being driven properly by the ECU or the circuit is being pulled low due to wiring or internal solenoid problems.

“Solenoid B” = Second boost control solenoid (varies by vehicle: twin turbo, variable geometry turbo, or dual-channel wastegate system).

🔧 Common Causes

Electrical (most common)

Open or short to ground in the solenoid signal wire

Corroded connector terminals

Broken wire near the connector due to heat/vibration

Faulty boost control solenoid “B”

Poor ground or weak shared ground path

ECU driver circuit damage (less common)

Mechanical

Wastegate actuator sticking (causes abnormal electrical load)

VGT vane mechanism stuck (diesel)

Vacuum type solenoid – cracked vacuum lines

🛠️ Step-by-Step Diagnostic Procedure

Use this in your workshop for fast diagnosis:

1️⃣ Visual Inspection

Check:

Solenoid “B” connector

Wiring harness around turbo (often heat-damaged)

Broken locking tabs

Oil contamination inside connector

→ If corrosion is present, clean & retest.

2️⃣ Check Solenoid Connector Voltage

With ignition ON (engine OFF):

Pin 1: Supply (usually 12V or 5V depending on system)

You should see:

12V for wastegate control solenoids

5V for some VGT position control systems

Pin 2: Control/ground side from ECU

Expected:

Key ON = ~0–1V

ECU PWM signal when engine is running

➡ If supply voltage missing → check fuse, shared power circuit.

3️⃣ Test Solenoid Coil Resistance

Typical boost solenoid:

20–40 ohms (wastegate type)

VGT control valves vary: 4–12 ohms

If resistance is extremely high (open coil) → replace solenoid.
If resistance is near 0 ohms → shorted coil → replace solenoid.

4️⃣ Check Wiring Continuity

Check both wires from solenoid to ECU:

Resistance: 0–1 Ω max

Wiggle harness while testing (heat damage often intermittent)

If resistance jumps → wiring error.

5️⃣ Scan Tool Test – Actuator Command Test

Using bidirectional control:

Command Boost Solenoid “B” ON/OFF

Feel or see the solenoid pulsing

If ECU commands but solenoid doesn’t respond → solenoid faulty.
If no command signal from ECU → driver circuit fault (rare).

6️⃣ Check Wastegate / VGT Mechanically

Sometimes mechanical binding causes the solenoid to draw incorrect current.

Check:

Wastegate actuator moves freely by hand

VGT linkage not stuck

Vacuum lines not leaking (for vacuum solenoids)

🧰 Repair Solutions

⭐ Replace faulty boost control solenoid “B”

(very common fix)

⭐ Repair wiring near turbo

Heat damage is the #1 cause.

⭐ Clean or replace corroded connectors

⭐ Repair/replace vacuum hoses (for vacuum-type)

⭐ Check turbo actuator mechanical parts

⭐ ECU replacement/repair (rare)

🔄 After Repair – Clear Codes & Test Drive

Perform:

Clear DTC

Drive under boost load (2000–3500 rpm)

Watch “Boost Control Command B” and “Actual Wastegate Duty Cycle” in live data

If both track correctly → fix confirmed.

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