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P2BBD

Turbocharger/Supercharger Bypass Valve A Position Sensor Circuit High

System
Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P2BBD means Turbocharger/Supercharger Bypass Valve A Position Sensor Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P2BBD, the part to look at first is the sensor named here.

Check these first

  • A short to voltage on the turbocharger bypass valve A position sensor signal wire
  • A failed turbocharger bypass valve A position sensor
  • A bypass valve A position sensor connector shorted to a power feed
  • A bypass valve A actuator stuck holding the sensor at its high end

What to do next

  1. Scan all modules and read the turbocharger bypass valve A position sensor voltage
  2. Inspect the bypass valve A position sensor connector and wiring
  3. Test the bypass valve A position sensor signal wire for a short to voltage
  4. Command the bypass valve A and watch the position sensor move
  5. Replace the turbocharger bypass valve A position sensor if the signal stays high
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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