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What does p1693 mean on a powertrain control module?

What does p1693 mean on a powertrain control module?

P1693 Meaning The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is monitored for the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) with the ignition on and engine off and with the engine running. DTC may set if a companion module DTC is present. The PCM is reporting it has a DTC present.

What causes engine trouble code p1693 OBD-II diagnostic?

The reason of P1693 OBD-II Engine Trouble Code is O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction. P1693 DTC specifically refers to the camshaft (cam) timing. In this case, if the cam timing is over-retarded, the engine light will be illluminated and the code will be set.

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.

Where can I find turbo charge code p1693?

Since code P1693 only serves to indicate the presence of other stored codes in either or both control modules, the stored codes must be extracted with a suitable scan tool or code reader.

What does the fault code p1693 stand for?

OBD II fault code P1693 is a manufacturer specific code that is defined by car maker Dodge as “Turbo Charge Control Circuit Malfunction”, and is set (somewhat counter intuitively) when either, or sometimes both the ECU (Engine Control Unit) and the PCU (Powertrain Control Unit) detect(s) that additional codes are stored in…

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.

Since code P1693 only serves to indicate the presence of other stored codes in either or both control modules, the stored codes must be extracted with a suitable scan tool or code reader.

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.

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