P2563 fault code: Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

P2563 means “Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance” — an extended powertrain range fault in the powertrain.

Can I DIY?

Professional-only boundary. Confirm P2563 with a scanner, then book a garage. Do not strip the turbo from this page.

Do not DIYReviewed page boundary
ToolsSpecialist equipment

This is the conservative boundary from the reviewed code record. This page has no frozen site-wide safety grade, so it does not publish a repair route.

What to tell the garage about P2563

Do not drive. The engine computer reports that the turbo boost-control position sensor reading is outside the range it expects. This is a turbo actuator or position-sensor circuit issue, not a catalytic-converter fault.

Take these reviewed, code-specific details with you. They help the garage confirm the fault without turning this page into a repair procedure.

  • Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance: Registration number
  • Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance: Exact code P2563 and any companion turbo or boost codes
  • Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance: Whether the engine management light is steady or flashing
  • Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance: Whether the car felt down on power or entered limp mode
P25xxExtended powertrain range
MOT fail riskif the warning light stays on

What does P2563 mean?

P2563 is a powertrain code from the extended SAE range reported by your car’s engine control unit. It sits in the P25xx block, which covers extended powertrain range. The stored description is “Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance”. The code itself tells you which circuit or system tripped the fault — not always the exact part that failed.

Will P2563 fail an MOT?

An illuminated engine management light is a Major defect at MOT until the fault is repaired and the light stays off. P2563 is a turbo position-sensor circuit flag, not an exhaust-catalyst efficiency reading.

Before booking your test, check what usually fails on your car: see our MOT pass rates by make and model, built from 33.1 million DVSA tests.

Related guides

Car diagnostic test cost: compare the scopeUK booking marketplaces currently publish diagnostic averages of about £52–£65. Engine management light on: steady or flashing?A steady engine management light means the computer has stored a fault. Drive with caution and get the code read. A flashing light is different — stop when it is safe.
P2500Generator Lamp/L-Terminal Circuit Low P2501Generator Lamp/L-Terminal Circuit High P2502Charging System Voltage P2503Charging System Voltage Low P2504Charging System Voltage High P2505ECM/PCM Power Input Signal P2506ECM/PCM Power Input Signal Range/Performance P2507ECM/PCM Power Input Signal Low

P2563 — quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P2563?

Do not drive. Driveability guidance is not available for this code — treat as do not drive until checked. A turbo boost-control position-sensor range flag is not a reason to keep using the car until a garage has seen it.

Will P2563 fail my MOT?

An illuminated engine management light is a Major defect at MOT until the fault is repaired and the light stays off. P2563 is a turbo position-sensor circuit flag, not an exhaust-catalyst efficiency reading.

Fault-code identifiers are standard diagnostic facts. Their explanations and diagnostic guidance on this site are original editorial summaries, not reproduced SAE wording. MOT defect rules reflect the DVSA MOT inspection manual (2026). This page is general guidance for UK drivers, not a substitute for a professional diagnosis.