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P049E

EGR B Control Position Exceeded Learning Limit

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

What it means

P049E means EGR B Control Position Exceeded Learning Limit.

Check these first

  • EGR valve B carboned up so its learned position drifts
  • A sticking EGR B actuator that will not hold position
  • A worn EGR B seat letting the valve travel too far
  • A short or open in the EGR B position circuit
  • The EGR B adaption never resetting after a repair

What to do next

  1. Read EGR valve B commanded and actual position live data
  2. Inspect EGR valve B for carbon or sticking
  3. Test the EGR B position circuit for opens and shorts
  4. Run the EGR B relearn or adaption procedure with a scan tool
  5. Replace EGR valve B if it will not hold a learned position
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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