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P179A - Controller Area Network (Can) Engine Control Module (ECM)/Turbocharger Boost Control A Actuator Circuit Malfunction

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P179A - CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN) ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)/TURBOCHARGER BOOST CONTROL A ACTUATOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION

Description:  The powertrain control module (PCM) continuously monitors the controller area network (CAN) for messages from the turbocharger actuator. This DTC sets when the PCM fails to receive the turbocharger actuator message within the defined amount of time.
Possible Causes: 
  • Loss of power to the turbocharger actuator
  • Damaged CAN communication circuit
Diagnostic Aids:  If 3 frames of data are missed within 2.6 seconds, a concern is indicated.
Application    Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All   refer to PINPOINT TEST AK . - refer to PINPOINT TEST AK .