P1510high severityPowertrain

Boost Pressure Control Circuit

on 2002 Toyota Highlander 2.4L I4 · AWD

What this code means

The ECM detected a fault in the boost pressure control circuit on turbo engines.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Overboosting
  • Underboosting
  • Reduced power
  • Engine knock

Common causes

  • Faulty boost solenoid
  • Vacuum leak to wastegate
  • Stuck wastegate
  • Damaged wiring

Diagnostic steps

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

Repair notes

Replace boost control solenoid or wastegate.

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