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P04A0

Exhaust Pressure Control Valve B Range/Performance

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

What it means

P04A0 means Exhaust Pressure Control Valve B Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P04A0, start at the valve the description names.

Check these first

  • Exhaust pressure control valve B not reaching its commanded position
  • A broken or shorted wire in the valve B control circuit
  • A clogged exhaust or DPF restricting valve B's range
  • A failed valve B actuator motor
  • A bad ground or power feed at valve B

What to do next

  1. Command exhaust pressure control valve B through its range with a scan tool
  2. Inspect the valve B connector for corrosion or water
  3. Test the valve B control wires for opens and shorts
  4. Check the exhaust and DPF for a restriction
  5. Replace exhaust pressure control valve B if it will not move
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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