{"product_id":"2308823-genuine-paccar®-turbocharger-actuator-mx13-kit","title":"2308823 | Genuine Paccar® Turbocharger Actuator MX13 Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA Turbocharger Actuator\u003cstrong\u003e 2308823 \u003c\/strong\u003eis a control device that manages how a turbocharger operates in an engine. Its main job is to regulate the turbo’s boost pressure so the engine gets the right amount of power without overloading or damaging components.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2308823, 2308823R\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture\/Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Paccar\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"176\" data-start=\"160\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits 2308823 \u003c\/strong\u003eFor \u003cspan\u003eHE400VG, HE451VE, HE500VG, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMX11, MX13 EPA17 \u0026amp; EPA21\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nav catalog\" id=\"catalogModels\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"353\" data-start=\"160\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose of using 2308823:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \n\u003cp data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"302\"\u003e1. Controls the Wastegate or Variable Vanes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"399\" data-start=\"350\"\u003eDepending on the type of turbo, the actuator can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"517\" data-start=\"400\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"454\" data-start=\"400\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"454\" data-start=\"402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"430\" data-start=\"402\"\u003eOpen\/close the wastegate\u003c\/strong\u003e (in wastegate turbos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"517\" data-start=\"455\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"517\" data-start=\"457\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"483\" data-start=\"457\"\u003eAdjust the turbo vanes\u003c\/strong\u003e (in variable-geometry\/VGT turbos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"610\" data-start=\"519\"\u003eThis controls how much exhaust gas enters the turbo, which directly affects boost pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"621\"\u003e2. Prevents Overboost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"647\"\u003eStops the turbo from producing too much pressure, which could damage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"717\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"728\" data-start=\"717\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"728\" data-start=\"719\"\u003ePistons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"744\" data-start=\"729\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"744\" data-start=\"731\"\u003eHead gasket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"745\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"747\"\u003eEngine internals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"776\"\u003e3. Improves Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"838\" data-start=\"804\"\u003eBy regulating boost precisely, it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"918\" data-start=\"839\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"858\" data-start=\"839\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"858\" data-start=\"841\"\u003eIncreases power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"861\"\u003eImproves throttle response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"918\" data-start=\"890\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"918\" data-start=\"892\"\u003eEnhances fuel efficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"925\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"929\"\u003e4. Helps With Emissions Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"995\" data-start=\"965\"\u003eCorrect turbo operation keeps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1087\" data-start=\"996\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1026\" data-start=\"996\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1026\" data-start=\"998\"\u003eExhaust pressure regulated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1087\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1087\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003eAir\/fuel ratio balanced\u003cbr data-end=\"1055\" data-start=\"1052\"\u003eWhich reduces harmful emissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"353\" data-start=\"160\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"597\" data-start=\"585\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigns of a Bad Turbocharger Actuator 2308823:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e1. Warning Lights and Fault Codes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"406\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"357\"\u003e“Check Engine” light\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"383\"\u003e“DEF system fault”\u003c\/strong\u003e message on the dash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"520\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"520\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eSCR or emissions-related fault codes\u003c\/strong\u003e (often starting with \u003cstrong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eP20xx\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as P203F, P205B, P206A, P207F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eDEF quality sensor errors\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"593\"\u003etemperature sensor circuit faults\u003c\/strong\u003e stored in the ECM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e“Service DEF system”\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e“Vehicle will derate in XXX miles”\u003c\/strong\u003e messages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e2. Incorrect DEF Level Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"823\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eDEF gauge shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eempty or full all the time\u003c\/strong\u003e, regardless of actual level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eGauge fluctuates or drops suddenly after refilling the DEF tank.\u003cbr data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eCause:\u003c\/em\u003e DEF level sensor inside the header is malfunctioning or covered in crystallized DEF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e3. DEF Freezing or Not Thawing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eIn cold weather, the system \u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003etakes too long to thaw\u003c\/strong\u003e or never thaws at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eThe engine may \u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003ederate\u003c\/strong\u003e because frozen DEF can’t be injected.\u003cbr data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eCause:\u003c\/em\u003e The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eheater element\u003c\/strong\u003e in the DEF header has failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e4. DEF Quality or Concentration Errors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eECU reports \u003cstrong data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003epoor DEF quality\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eincorrect urea concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e even when fresh DEF is used.\u003cbr data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eCause:\u003c\/em\u003e The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003equality sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e inside the header is faulty or contaminated with crystallized DEF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e5. Engine Derate or Power Limitation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eThe truck goes into \u003cstrong data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003elimp mode\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003ereduces speed (e.g., limited to 5 mph)\u003c\/strong\u003e after warnings are ignored.\u003cbr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eCause:\u003c\/em\u003e The ECM forces derate to prevent emissions violations if it detects the SCR system isn’t working properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003e6. Crystallization or Contamination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eVisible \u003cstrong data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003ewhite crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e or buildup around the DEF tank or header connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003ePoor electrical contact\u003c\/strong\u003e due to corrosion or DEF leakage.\u003cbr data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eCause:\u003c\/em\u003e DEF exposure to air causes crystallization, which can damage sensors or block passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"97\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAbout the Manufacturer – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePaccar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"381\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"110\"\u003ePACCAR Inc\u003c\/strong\u003e is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of premium light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks. Founded in 1905 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, PACCAR is best known for its world-class truck brands: Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF.\u003cbr\u003ePACCAR’s trucks are recognized for their durability, fuel efficiency, advanced engineering, and driver-focused technology. In addition to truck manufacturing, PACCAR also designs and builds diesel engines, and provides financial services, information technology, and aftermarket support to its global customer base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paccar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50466214019319,"sku":"2308823","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/7080\/3959\/files\/paccar_mx13_turbo_actuator_2018-2023_oem_2348174pex_-_5_png.webp?v=1769794945","url":"https:\/\/forcetruckparts.com\/products\/2308823-genuine-paccar%c2%ae-turbocharger-actuator-mx13-kit","provider":"Force Truck Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}