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Fault Code 687
Turbocharger Speed Low - Warning Level
CODES REASON EFFECT
Fault Code: 687 Turbocharger Speed Low - Engine power derate. The ECM uses an
PID(P), SID(S): P103 Warning Level. Low turbocharger estimated turbocharger speed.
SPN: 103 speed detected by the ECM.
FMI: 1/18
Lamp: Amber
SRT:
Turbocharger Speed Low Circuit
Circuit Description:
The turbocharger speed sensor is a variable reluctance speed sensor. It consists of a coil of wire and an iron core. A
signal is generated as the turbocharger shaft spins. The target on the turbocharger shaft is a ground flat in the center
of the shaft.
Component Location:
The turbocharger speed sensor is mounted in the center housing of the turbocharger.
Shop Talk:
This fault may come active if the electronic control module (ECM) senses boost pressure and engine speed while at the
same time a turbocharger speed signal is not present.
Items that can generate this fault code include:
• Turbocharger speed sensor
• Turbocharger speed sensor o-ring
• Engine harness
• Barometric pressure sensor
• Intake manifold pressure sensor
• ECM.
This fault becomes inactive any time the speed signal from the turbocharger speed sensor returns.
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If the calibration software phase is less than 5.0.0.0 and this fault code is active at key-on with the engine not running,
the intake manifold pressure signal or barometric pressure sensor signal is inaccurate. Use INSITE™ electronic service
tool, Data Logger/Monitor to view the calibration software phase.
Make sure only one turbocharger speed sensor o-ring is present. If the old turbocharger speed sensor o-ring remained
when the new turbocharger speed sensor and turbocharger speed sensor o-ring were installed, this will create excessive
clearance and the turbocharger sensor will not read the turbocharger speed, causing the fault.
Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code t05-687
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© 2008 Cummins Inc., Box 3005, Columbus, IN 47202-3005 U.S.A. Printed from QuickServe® Online.
All Rights Reserved. Last Modified: 01-Sep-2010
