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P04E1

Crankcase Ventilation Hose Connection Sensor Circuit

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

What it means

P04E1 means Crankcase Ventilation Hose Connection Sensor Circuit.

Where it lives

For P04E1, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P04E1 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A failed crankcase ventilation hose connection sensor
  • Carbon or oil contaminating the sensor
  • Corrosion at the sensor connector
  • An open or shorted sensor circuit

What to do next

  1. Read the crankcase ventilation hose connection sensor on a scan tool
  2. Check the sensor connector for corrosion or oil
  3. Clean or replace a contaminated sensor
  4. Check the sensor circuit for an open or short
  5. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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