OBD Guide

P04E8

EGR Temperature Sensor D Circuit High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–133 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Deterioration of engine performance
  • Increased exhaust smoke is possible
  • Unstable operation of the EGR system
  • Related EGR error codes

Causes

  • Open circuit in the EGR temperature sensor circuit D
  • Short circuit to power in the sensor circuit
  • Faulty EGR temperature sensor D
  • Overheating in the EGR duct due to clogged cooler
  • Oxidation of the sensor connector

How to Fix

  1. Read error codes and capture freeze frame data
  2. Find the EGR temperature sensor D according to the car diagram
  3. Check the voltage at the sensor connector with the engine running and stopped.
  4. Check the sensor resistance and compare with the table of standard values
  5. Inspect wiring for damage and overheating
  6. Check the condition of the EGR cooler
  7. Replace the sensor if the parameters do not match
  8. Reset the error and check the system

Related codes

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