ISUZU DMAX – 4JJ1TCX – P0234 – TURBO CHARGER OVERBOOST CONDITION
This is not your typical and i think its actually happening more and more, or now that we are aware of it we see it more.,
Here is what we had done to diagnose the issue,
- Scan And Record Fault Codes
Pcm
P0234 – Turbo Charger Over Boost Condition
Abs
Ecm And Tcm Invalid Data Codes
Test Drive Vehicle And Found That The Fault Code Is Correct And That The Boost Pressure Is Going Too High
Desired Valve Of: 17 Psi
Turbo Is Hitting: 32 Psi - Inspections
Check Egr And For Other Accessories
Found The Numbers All Look Good,
Check Boost Sensor And Found To Be Relatively Clean - Check Turbo And Turbo Actuator Rods And Control
Found There Is No Reset For The Turbo Actuator And The Turbo Actuator Is Vacuum On Solenoid Type,
Check The Operation Of The Vacuum And Found To Be Ok - Reset Fuel Pump And Injectors
Seeing As There Is No Reset Specifically For The Turbo Actuator Learning
Clear The Learning Values For The Main Diesel Fuel Pump And The Pre Injection Learning.
Carry Out Drive Cycle And Check That The Learning Is Complete,
Found That During The Boost Levels Are Good And Not Going Wildly Above Desired Boost Pressure - 2nd Drive Cycle
Carry Out 2nd Drive Cycle And Check Turbo Operation
Found Turbo Operation Follows The Desired,
Desired Value: 17 Psi
Turbo Is Hitting: 17.5 Psi
And Regulated Is Just Below A Second Later ( No Wild Boost)
The Vehicle Doesn’t Feel As Punchy Now,
But The Vehicle Now Drives How They Should.