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1996 LEXUS LS 400

4.0L V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
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P0047moderate severityPowertrain

Turbo/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid Circuit Low

on 1996 Lexus LS 400 4.0L V8 · RWD

What this code means

Low voltage detected in the boost control solenoid circuit.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • No boost
  • Reduced power

Common causes

  • Short to ground
  • Faulty solenoid
  • Wiring damage

Diagnostic steps

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

Repair notes

Repair wiring or replace solenoid.

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