Audi
Boost is leaking between the turbo and the throttle. Power loss; check the diverter valve and boost hoses first.
P1297 fault code: what it means
P1297: Boost is leaking between the turbo and the throttle. Power loss; check the diverter valve and boost hoses first.
Usual causes, most likely first
- split boost hose or intercooler pipe
- faulty diverter valve (N249)
- loose hose clamp
- faulty boost pressure sensor
P1297 by make
Honda
Electrical load detector (ELD) circuit low voltage. Idle may dip under electrical load; charging control is affected.
Skoda
Boost is leaking between the turbo and the throttle. Power loss; check the diverter valve and boost hoses first.
Volkswagen
Boost is leaking between the turbo and the throttle. Power loss; check the diverter valve and boost hoses first.
What the repair usually costs
- CVT valve body replacement (remanufactured, in car)NZ$1,280–NZ$2,420 · A$1,200–A$2,400
- Intercooler or boost hose replacementNZ$250–NZ$1,780 · A$250–A$1,710
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Before you clear it
Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.
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