OBD Guide

P0487

EGR Throttle Control Circuit A /Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • EGR control solenoid malfunction
  • Problems with the EGR throttle valve (stuck, dirty)
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the EGR control circuit wiring harness
  2. Check resistance and operation of control solenoid
  3. Clean or replace EGR throttle body
  4. Check contacts in connectors, clean from corrosion if necessary
  5. Check control circuit power supply
  6. If necessary, replace faulty components

Related codes

Error P0487 by Vehicle Brand