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Diagnostic reference · U0643

U0643

Lost Communication With Turbocharger/Supercharger A Temperature Sensor

System
Network communication (U code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Network Communications

What it means

U0643 means Lost Communication With Turbocharger/Supercharger A Temperature Sensor.

Where it lives

For U0643, start at the sensor the description names.

Check these first

  • The bus cannot see the turbocharger temperature sensor A
  • A heat damaged sensor A signal wire
  • A corroded connector near the turbocharger
  • A short in the sensor A harness
  • A failed temperature sensor A element

What to do next

  1. Read turbocharger temperature sensor A on a scan tool
  2. Inspect the sensor wiring for heat damage
  3. Check the connector for corrosion
  4. Test the sensor signal and ground circuits
  5. Replace turbocharger temperature sensor A if it stays offline
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.