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1997 FORD TAURUS

3.0L V6 VulcanFWDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor479Torque3850Fluid6DTC683Battery1Maintenance0Recalls5
P0048moderate severityPowertrain

Turbo/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid Circuit High

on 1997 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6 Vulcan · FWD

What this code means

High voltage detected in the boost control solenoid circuit.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Overboosting
  • Reduced power

Common causes

  • Short to power
  • Faulty solenoid
  • PCM issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test circuit voltage
  2. Check for shorts to power
  3. Test solenoid

Repair notes

Repair short or replace solenoid.

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