U0643
Lost Communication With Turbocharger/Supercharger A Temperature Sensor
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
- Read turbocharger temperature sensor A on a scan tool
- Inspect the sensor wiring for heat damage
- Check the connector for corrosion
- Test the sensor signal and ground circuits
- Replace turbocharger temperature sensor A if it stays offline
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.