B1343

Recirculation Actuator

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Increased fuel consumption
Unstable engine idling
Reduced engine power
Increased emissions

Causes

EGR solenoid valve malfunction
Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Dirty or jammed EGR mechanism
Problems with the engine control unit (ECU)

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness and connections
Check the resistance and operation of the EGR solenoid valve
Clean or replace the EGR mechanism
Check and, if necessary, replace the engine control unit

Related codes

P0401 P0402 P0403