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P040B

EGR Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance

System
Auxiliary emission controls (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Auxiliary Emissions Controls

What it means

P040B means EGR Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P040B, start at the sensor the description names.

Check these first

  • A failed EGR temperature sensor A
  • An erratic signal from sensor A
  • Corrosion at the sensor A connector
  • A restricted EGR passage that skews temperature
  • A cooling system problem lowering EGR temperature

What to do next

  1. Compare sensor A temperature to a cold start reading
  2. Inspect the sensor A connector for corrosion
  3. Check the EGR passages for a restriction
  4. Verify coolant level and thermostat operation
  5. Replace sensor A if the reading is implausible
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.