OBD Guide

U0654

Lost Communication With Diesel Intake Air Flow A Position Sensor

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Unstable engine idling
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Problems starting the engine

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Air flow position sensor A fault
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect the sensor connector for damage
  3. Check sensor resistance
  4. Scan the control unit for other errors
  5. Replace air flow position sensor A if necessary

Related codes

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