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SPN 105 — Intake Manifold #1 Temperature

System: Air intake

Temperature of the air entering the cylinders after the charge air cooler.

Can I keep running it?

MEDIUM — fix soon

High intake temps reduce power and can lead to a derate. Drivable with care.

Likely causes

  1. Dirty or blocked charge-air cooler fins
  2. Charge-air cooler leak
  3. Fan not engaging
  4. EGR cooler problem raising intake temperature
  5. Sensor or wiring fault

Checks & fixes (easiest first)

  1. Clean the CAC and radiator stack
  2. Verify fan engagement
  3. Pressure-test the CAC
  4. Compare the sensor to ambient after a cold soak

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FAQ

What does SPN 105 mean?

SPN 105 is Intake Manifold #1 Temperature. Temperature of the air entering the cylinders after the charge air cooler.

Can I keep running with SPN 105?

High intake temps reduce power and can lead to a derate. Drivable with care.

What causes SPN 105?

Dirty or blocked charge-air cooler fins; Charge-air cooler leak; Fan not engaging; EGR cooler problem raising intake temperature; Sensor or wiring fault.

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