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P044A

EGR Sensor C Circuit

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

What it means

P044A means EGR Sensor C Circuit.

Where it lives

For P044A, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P044A reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A failed EGR sensor C
  • An open or short in the sensor C circuit
  • Corrosion at the sensor C connector
  • A clogged EGR passage
  • An ECM fault on the sensor C channel

What to do next

  1. Read the sensor C signal on a scan tool
  2. Check the sensor C circuit for an open or short
  3. Inspect the sensor C connector for corrosion
  4. Check the EGR passages for a restriction
  5. Replace sensor C if the signal is out of range
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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