OBD Guide

U0643

Lost Communication With Turbocharger/Supercharger A Temperature Sensor

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Emergency engine operation
  • Unstable operation of the turbocharger
  • Possible turbine overheating

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Turbocharger temperature sensor malfunction
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Problems with the ECU

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring to the sensor
  2. Check connections and connector contacts
  3. Test the temperature sensor with a multimeter
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the computer for errors

Related codes

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