Intake Air Pressure Sensor - Feedback Voltage Too Low

Komatsu Heavy Equipment Warning Engine

Model: Komatsu PC200 Excavator | Code: CA123

Applicable Systems
PC200 Excavator

Symptoms

Intake pressure sensor voltage below expected range; ECM may set boost-related derate.

Possible Causes

  • Intake pressure sensor signal wire short to ground
  • Sensor internal open circuit
  • Sensor +5V supply missing

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Step 1: Check sensor +5V supply at connector
    +5.0V present at supply pin
  2. Step 2: Check sensor signal wire for short to ground
    No short to ground (resistance > 10k ohm)
  3. Step 3: Replace sensor if internal fault suspected
    New sensor signal voltage normal
  4. Step 4: Verify sensor ground circuit continuity
    Ground wire < 1 ohm to chassis
  5. Step 5: Clear code and verify boost monitoring
    Boost pressure reading accurate

How to Reset

Clear via service monitor after sensor replacement.

Common Replacement Parts

  • Intake Air Pressure Sensor P/N: 621-06-16100

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: Can CA122 and CA123 occur together?

    No. CA122 means voltage too HIGH, CA123 means too LOW. If both appear in history, sensor was intermittent and should be replaced.

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Source: truckmanualshub.com Komatsu PDF

Category: Heavy Equipment