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Diagnostic reference · P0471

P0471

Exhaust Pressure Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance

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

What it means

P0471 means Exhaust Pressure Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P0471, the part to look at first is the sensor named here.

Check these first

  • A failed exhaust pressure sensor A
  • An erratic sensor A signal
  • Corrosion at the sensor A connector
  • A partially clogged pressure tube
  • An ECM fault on the sensor A circuit

What to do next

  1. Compare the exhaust pressure reading to a key on value
  2. Inspect the sensor A connector for corrosion
  3. Check the pressure tube for partial blockage
  4. Verify the sensor A is the correct part
  5. Replace sensor A if the reading stays off
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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