Low boost, wastegate error code....can anyone help?

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  1. walleyeguy23

    walleyeguy23 Bobtail Member

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    Hi guys, I am new to the forum and wonder if anyone can give me a hand.


    We have a 2003 mack with. Cx613.


    Here's what the truck is doing...
    - while pulling a full load and 100% throttle and with a scanner hooked up, the ecm shows 100% engine load and approximately 19-20 psi boost.
    - after maybe 10-15 secs or so, error code sid 32 fmi 2 (wastegate output error) will come up and engine light and ecm shows an engine load of about 80% and boost drops down to around 14psi or so.
    - the error code remains active and engine light stays on until the truck speed drops down to only a few mph. Occasionally another code will accommodate the one mentioned earlier....that one is spn 288 fmi 2.


    Ok here are my thoughts...
    - I believe the sid32 fmi2 which is turning on the CEL may be causing a derate. Now I check the wastegate actuator for function under test setup which I set a pressure regulator for 35psi. The actuator functioned properly and seemed to open and close the wastegate lever just fine.


    - the wastgate actuation appears to be very straightforward. Intake pressure reaches XX psi and that air actuates the actuator piston in the wastegate and overcomes its internal spring and actuates the wastegate lever. No sensors, no solenoids..etc. So the only thing I can imagine to trigger a wastegate code in the ecm is excessive boost pressure and thats not the case as I never get more than 20psi under full load.


    -Lastly, why doesnt the truck build more than 20psi before the CEL comes on and is THIS the REAL problem which is somehow turning on the wastegate code.


    - I also noticed that the inlet air pressure was around 33psi and the boost was around 20psi. Forgive my ignorance but where and what is the inlet air pressure/sensor?




    Well, any comments or suggestions is greatly appreciated.


    Thanks
    Chris
     
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