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What is a P1693?

What is a P1693?

Definition. P1693, as defined by the manufacturer Dodge, to be a turbo charge control circuit malfunction. This code presents itself when extra, or unknown codes have been identified within one or multiple control modules within the vehicle.

What does p1693 mean on a Dodge Ram?

Verified Good afternoon, P1693 is a basic code that means that there is a code in the other companion module such as the engine controller (cummins) or the powertrain control module (dodge). Inorder to check it further you will need to use a scanner that can access both the Cummins and Dodge control modules to see what codes are found.

What does companion code p1693 stand for?

P1693 is considered the “companion code”. It is triggered when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a code that us not actually associated with the PCM. Usually, the code is related to the ECM, or the engine control module.

What does the companion code on a Cummins Engine mean?

If you Google P1693, you will probably see something that reads “Turbo Charge Control Circuit Malfunction”. However, on Cummins turbo diesel engines, this code has nothing to do with the turbocharger. P1693 is considered the “companion code”.

Why is my p1693 not working on my 24V?

Additionally, another common cause of P1693 on the 24v is the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APPS) failure. This failure, which you can read about it our 5.9 common problems post is caused when the gas pedal sensor fails essentially rendering the pedal useless, which can create erratic and scary driving conditions.

What does p1693 mean on a Cummins Engine?

Long story short, P1693 on a Cummins engine means you need to plug an OBDII scanner into the car to read the real code. Because the code essentially means you have a separate code related to the ECM, anything can cause this technically.

How much does it cost to repair a p1693 Dodge?

The cost of diagnosing the P1693 DODGE code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What kind of engine light is p1693 DTC?

2000 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD. 142,000 miles. Started bogging out at around 3000rpm and intermittent. Check engine light P1693 dtc stored in companion module. took to Dodge dealer they replaced pcm and reprogrammed.

What does the companion code p1693 mean?

Thats not what that code is… P1693 is the companion code…it means that there may be another code stored and you need to use a OBDII scanner to extract it. If I was a betting man I bet it will be P0216….Injection Pump timing failure…

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