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Fault Code 687 (ISC/QSC/ISL/QSL Automotive, Industrial, or Marine Application)

Turbocharger Number 1 Speed Low - Data Valid but Below Normal Operational Range - Moderately
Severe Level

CODES REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 687 Turbocharger Number 1 Speed Engine power derate. The ECM uses an
PID(P), SID(S): P103 Low - Data Valid but Below Normal estimated turbocharger speed.
SPN: 103 Operational Range - Moderately
FMI: 1/18 Severe Level. Low turbocharger
Lamp: Amber speed detected by the ECM.
SRT:

Turbocharger Speed Low

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 fail and cause this fault code include:
• Turbocharger speed sensor
• 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 fault occurs intermittently, look for causes of intermittent open circuit or short circuits in the turbocharger speed
sensor circuit (including the speed sensor pigtail connector).

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: 08-Jul-2010