6.7L Cummins Forum

The variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) is electronically activated by the Electronic turbo actuator. The Electronic turbo actuator is a smart device and receives information via the J1939 datalink from the ECM. The Electronic turbo actuator performs its own diagnostics and reports failures back to the ECM using the J1939 datalink. The ECM then decodes the error message and converts it to a fault code. The ECM lights the MIL lamp immediately after the diagnostic runs and fails. The ECM will turn off the MIL lamp immediately after this diagnostic runs and passes in 4 consecutive drive cycles.

• When Monitored: Ignition on.
• Set Condition: The VGT sliding nozzle is slow to move or is unable to move to the fully closed position at initial key-on. The physical limits of the VGT sliding nozzle have been found to be greater than or less than 100%.

Possible Causes
ELECTRONIC TURBO ACTUATOR
TURBOCHARGER

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2007.5 Dodge Ram 3500 HD,QC, 6.7L Cummins, 6speed Auto, 4X4, Bighorn Edition.
Click for installs: Carr Steps PML Diff Cover Edge Juice with Attitude Volant Intake Hankook ATM RF10

I've seen this code a lot. First turbo was replaced at 10k, second turbo got the code about a year later. First repair attempt was reflash only but code came back. Second attempt was drill, tap & clean, which is where it stands now.

I used to get the code pretty much within a couple minutes after an engine start. Lately I read a thread someplace that said the flash that came out in March told the ECM to ignore the code if it was set during the first 5 minutes after an engine start. Didn't help in my case.

At the last service visit I asked whether my truck would ever be fixed and was told probably not unless I drove it a lot harder on a regular basis. I started a buy-back with Chrysler after hearing that. Don't know how it will turn out. Too bad because I like how the truck drives.

Dale_K, let me know how to start the buy-back process, please. If I get the ECM lite one more time, I am either going to start that process or give this truck a tradin. New trucks are supposed to be driven and enjoyed. This is my first Dodge and all it has done is to make me mad and annoyed.

Sorry to hear this but there is a reason they are called HEAVY DUTY meaning they were designed to be used hard. Most people would be better off with a gas engine since they rarely use a HEAVY DUTY truck to it's full potential. The only way to keep the sliding vane clean is to create boost and if you aren't towing regularly then you have to accelerate hard on a regular basis and if you're driving in town in stop and go traffic you aren't doing this and the turbo will constantly get sooted up and throw this code.

I never see this code since I stopped trying to save diesel and drive it like I stole it and I have to admit it's a heck of a lot more fun then poking around going slow. I've also never had my Turbo cleaned or replaced in over 60,000 miles and it was one of the first off the assembly line in 2007 so it really isn't the truck so much as drivers who refuse to change to meet the needs of the truck.

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2007.5 Dodge Ram 3500 HD,QC, 6.7L Cummins, 6speed Auto, 4X4, Bighorn Edition.
Click for installs: Carr Steps PML Diff Cover Edge Juice with Attitude Volant Intake Hankook ATM RF10

Ditto....32000 miles same comments and advise

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7.5 3500QC 6.7CTD 68RFE Build date June 2007
Superchips tuner 3808, Boost/EGT Laser Gauge, Airaid cold intake

Just EGR fix on her other than that towing is what it does, 30,000 and more to come.

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Winger
2008 2500 Silver 4x4 6 Speed Auto Big Horn Edition Volant CAI Magnaflow Muff Edge w/ Attitude
1990 Honda GL 1500 Wineberry 125,000 Miles
2005 Honda GL 1800 Candy Blackcherry 50,000 Miles

I just reread my post and I didn't mean to sound harsh or rude.............. I'm just trying to help anyone out there who is having problems or thinking of buying one of these trucks.

Since I live in truck country when I stop to fuel up someone is always interested in the truck and I have to tell you it really really pains me to have to tell 9 out of 10 people that this isn't the truck for them.

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2007.5 Dodge Ram 3500 HD,QC, 6.7L Cummins, 6speed Auto, 4X4, Bighorn Edition.
Click for installs: Carr Steps PML Diff Cover Edge Juice with Attitude Volant Intake Hankook ATM RF10

I agree with Squid. These trucks with their after treatments are not "daily drivers".
I bought this truck to use and use heavy, although I use it for my daily commute I still work it pretty hard and through this site have learned how to properly drive it. Dodge knew there would be issues with the after treatments because they sent or gave away a DVD with how to drive this truck information on it. We are all "Beta" testers, the automotive industry is no different than the computer world or even home appliances.
I have 33K on mine and have only had 1 CEL, 3 reflashes, 2 recalls and a whole bunch of oil changes (It is way better than my 96 with 125 service bulletins and 7 months in the shop for braking issue in the first year). I really enjoy this rig, the dealer has been fair to me so far. I look forwrd to a lot of future miles driving it and using it for what Dodge had invisoned it to be used for.
If you plan to persue a 'buy back' check your local laws, here in NM there is no "Lemon Law", my experience with buy backs in other states (I worked for the dealers that tried to fix them) you will have to take it back a couple more times to allow the dealer to try to fix it again, then you may have to pay a pro-rate fee for every mile on the truck, this could be as high as $1 per mile, then you will have to wait and see who will act first. This will usually take you beyond your warranty period and then all bets are off. Sorry to rain on the parade, but I have been there and done that on both sides of the counter. Just my $0.02 worth.

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07.5 3500 Quad, SRW, 4X4, Laramie, Leathered, Dark Metallic Gray, 6.7, 68RFE, 20K Reese, Ride Rite's, 2 Viair air compressors, Bully steps, Kleinn Locomotive air horns (5 in all), Billet polished locking fuel door, 'A' pillar mount Auto Meter Pryo, PML X-deep trans pan
06 Durango 285 RL 5'er Lifted by KZ

I agree that heavy duty users have less trouble but nothing in the sales literature warns prospective buyers that sustained light duty use could give them problems. I'd have more sympathy for Dodge & Cummins if they let me know ahead of time. I actually bought a car one time that DID include a warning. It was a Mitsubishi EVO and Mitsu had a corporate sales requirement that buyers had to watch a 20 minute video that explained how much extra maintenance would be needed.

I bought my 6.7 because I wanted to be sure that no matter how much my life might change, such as buying a travel trailer, I'd have enough truck to handle it. Plus I found the truck to be fun when I took it on the test drive. I still like how it drives.

For a long time I thought Cummins would come out with a solution but Dodge seems to have switched to a cost containment strategy and current owners can't expect a genuine fix.

im hearing that i may have to get my turbo replaced due to code p2262 from the dealer. is the replacement turbo different or the same ?