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TuningBot DTC Database · v4.37.14

U0689 Lost Communication With Turbocharger/Supercharger B Temperature Sensor

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

U · NetworkEngineOBD2

What U0689 means

U0689
Lost Communication With Turbocharger/Supercharger B Temperature Sensor Generic · engine Data confidence 65%

The control module stopped receiving expected network messages from the Turbocharger/Supercharger B Temperature Sensor node on the vehicle communication bus.

Symptoms

  • Possible reduced power or limp mode
  • MIL illuminated
  • Possible abnormal turbocharger noise

Possible causes

  • Turbocharger actuator or position sensor fault
  • Sticking variable geometry mechanism
  • Charge-air or vacuum leak
  • Wiring or connector fault

Recommended checks

  • Compare specified vs actual boost with live data
  • Check actuator movement over the full range
  • Check hoses and vacuum lines
  • Inspect wiring and connectors

Related and nearby codes

How to read U0689

U

Network: communication between control units.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

689

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about U0689

What does U0689 mean?

Lost Communication With Turbocharger/Supercharger B Temperature Sensor. The control module stopped receiving expected network messages from the Turbocharger/Supercharger B Temperature Sensor node on the vehicle communication bus.

Is U0689 generic or manufacturer-specific?

U0689 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove U0689 at file level?

Not guaranteed. Powertrain (P) codes can be reliably disabled in the ECU calibration, but body, chassis and network codes depend on the specific control unit and how the fault is implemented - some can be handled, some cannot. Ask for a quote and our engineers will check your file and tell you, free of charge, whether U0689 is removable in your case.

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