P049E
EGR B Control Position Exceeded Learning Limit
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
- Read EGR valve B commanded and actual position live data
- Inspect EGR valve B for carbon or sticking
- Test the EGR B position circuit for opens and shorts
- Run the EGR B relearn or adaption procedure with a scan tool
- Replace EGR valve B if it will not hold a learned position
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.