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Diagnostic reference · P0474

P0474

Exhaust Pressure Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

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

What it means

P0474 means Exhaust Pressure Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic.

Where it lives

For P0474, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0474 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • An intermittent exhaust pressure sensor A
  • A loose sensor A connector
  • A chafed sensor A wire
  • Moisture in the sensor A connector
  • A pressure tube that partly blocks and clears

What to do next

  1. Wiggle test the sensor A harness while watching the signal
  2. Inspect the sensor A connector for moisture
  3. Check the sensor A wire for chafing
  4. Check the pressure tube for debris
  5. Replace sensor A if the dropouts continue
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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