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Diagnostic reference · P2598

P2598

Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor A Performance - Stuck Low

System
Speed and idle control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P2598 means Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor A Performance - Stuck Low.

Where it lives

For P2598, the part to look at first is the sensor named here.

Check these first

  • A dirty or failed turbocharger boost control position sensor A
  • A sticking wastegate or variable geometry actuator
  • Corrosion at the sensor A connector
  • Low battery voltage keeping the sensor A signal low

What to do next

  1. Read turbocharger boost control position sensor A on a scan tool
  2. Inspect and clean the sensor A and its wiring
  3. Check the wastegate or variable geometry actuator for sticking
  4. Check battery voltage and connections
  5. Replace the turbocharger boost control position sensor A if the actuator tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.