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Old Feb 16, 2016 | 09:17 PM
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po8a7 code

need help boost gauge is pegged and have no turbo dont know if the code has anything to do with the problem or not its a po6a7 any help would be great
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 05:12 AM
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sensor range b code.

I would take it in. Do not erase the code.

It would also be helpful to the tech if you can video the boost while driving or with the motor running.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 07:44 AM
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sensor range b code.

I would take it in. Do not erase the code.

It would also be helpful to the tech if you can video the boost while driving or with the motor running.
It's tuned and deleted and out of warranty don't want to pay them the dealers around me suck we own a shop I put it in the computer and the camshaft sensor is saying fault
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 09:58 AM
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curious if that fixes the issue. Really could find much on the code.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 10:55 AM
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Do you mean P06A7?

P06A7 - Sensor Reference Voltage B Circuit Range/Performance
Description: See the description for DTC P06A6.
Possible Causes: See the possible causes for DTC P06A6.
Diagnostic Aids: See the diagnostic aids for DTC P06A6.
Application Key On Engine Off Key On Engine Running Continuous Memory
All GO to Pinpoint Test B .

P06A6 - Sensor Reference Voltage A Circuit Range/Performance
Description: Indicates the reference voltage (VREF) circuit is out of range.
Possible Causes: VREF circuit short to voltage
VREF circuit short to ground
VREF circuit open
Shorted sensor

Diagnostic Aids: The presence of this DTC may indicate that the vehicle is operating in derate mode and may experience a loss of power.
This DTC sets due to an out of range voltage condition on the VREF circuit.
Application Key On Engine Off Key On Engine Running Continuous Memory
All GO to Pinpoint Test B .

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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 04:17 PM
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im getting 8-10 volts at the map sensor connector and same at the egr
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 08:26 PM
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That's a 5 volt circuit. You shouldn't have anywhere near 8-10. Looking for a short somewhere.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2025 | 04:20 PM
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Bump. Were you able to solve this? Dealing with the same issue myself, driving me nuts.
 
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