CM850 Electronic Control System – FAULT CODE 545

Turbocharger 1 Wastegate Control — Mechanical System Not Responding Properly or Out of Adjustment


Overview

CODE REASON EFFECT
Fault Code: 545
PID: S032
SPN: 1188
FMI: 7
LAMP: Amber
SRT: 

Turbocharger 1 Wastegate Control — Mechanical System Not Responding Properly or Out of Adjustment. Intake manifold pressure has exceeded the maximum limit for the given engine rating.

Engine power derate.

Circuit: Intake Manifold Pressure/Temperature Sensor Circuit
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Circuit Description

The intake manifold pressure sensor is used by the ECM to monitor the engine intake manifold pressure.

Component Location

100-002 (Engine Diagrams) in Section E for a detailed component location view.

Shop Talk

This fault code become active when the intake manifold pressure exceeds the maximum pressure limit for a given engine rating.

Possible causes:

  • Malfunctioning turbocharger wastegate
  • Wastegate tampering
  • Wrong turbocharger part
  • Possible tampering of the fuel system or turbocharger system.

On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Information:

  • The ECM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails.
  • The ECM turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail. The MIL lamp and fault code can also be cleared using the INSITE™ service tool.
  • The fault code will be cleared from memory after 40 consecutive drive cycles where the diagnostic runs and passes.

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code t05-545

Last Modified:  08-Jul-2010