OBD Guide

U040C

Invalid Data Received From Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Module B

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Deterioration in acceleration dynamics
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Possible misfires

Causes

  • EGR module B malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the communication circuit
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Software error in EGR module B
  • EGR module B power supply problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the EGR module B
  2. Check connections and contacts in connectors
  3. Scan EGR module B for errors
  4. If necessary, replace EGR module B
  5. Update module software (if available)

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