P040B
EGR Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
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
- Compare sensor A temperature to a cold start reading
- Inspect the sensor A connector for corrosion
- Check the EGR passages for a restriction
- Verify coolant level and thermostat operation
- Replace sensor A if the reading is implausible
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.