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Diagnostic reference · P259B

P259B

Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor B Performance - Stuck High

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

What it means

P259B means Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor B Performance - Stuck High.

Where it lives

For P259B, the description names the sensor as the part involved.

Check these first

  • A dirty or failed turbocharger boost control position sensor B
  • A failed wastegate actuator
  • Incorrect sensor B calibration
  • A vacuum leak in the intake system

What to do next

  1. Read turbocharger boost control position sensor B on a scan tool
  2. Inspect and clean the sensor B and its wiring
  3. Check the wastegate actuator for a failed condition
  4. Check the intake system for vacuum leaks
  5. Replace the turbocharger boost control position sensor B 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.