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2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

3.0L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
6 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1658high severityPowertrain

Wastegate Valve Control Circuit

on 2005 Toyota Highlander 3.0L V6 · AWD

What this code means

The ECM detected a fault in the wastegate solenoid circuit on turbo engines.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Boost issues
  • Overboost/underboost
  • Reduced power
  • Turbo surge

Common causes

  • Faulty wastegate solenoid
  • Damaged wiring
  • Stuck wastegate
  • Vacuum line disconnected

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test solenoid resistance
  2. Check vacuum lines
  3. Inspect wastegate
  4. Monitor boost levels

Repair notes

Replace wastegate solenoid.

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