P041E

EGR Temperature Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Unstable engine operation
Increased fuel consumption
Check Engine light comes on
Reduced engine power

Causes

Broken or damaged sensor wiring harness
Poor contact in the sensor connector
EGR temperature sensor malfunction
Problems with the engine control module (ECU)

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
Clean the contacts of the sensor connector and check their condition
Check the resistance of the EGR temperature sensor
Replace sensor if necessary
Check the operation of the EGR system after repair

Related codes

P0401 P0402 P0403 P0404