What are the common causes of P213B?

A dirty or failing EGR throttle control valve. Corrosion or damage in the EGR throttle control wiring. Carbon buildup in the EGR passages. A vacuum leak at the intake manifold or throttle body. A failing ECM driver for the EGR throttle control.

Inspect and clean the EGR throttle control valve. Test the EGR throttle control wiring for opens and shorts. Check the EGR passages for carbon buildup. Command the EGR throttle valve with a scan tool and watch position data. Replace the EGR throttle control valve if the reading is off. Clear the code and retest.

P213B

EGR Throttle Control Circuit B Range/Performance

System: Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp: Check Engine Light
Category: Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P213B means EGR Throttle Control Circuit B Range/Performance.

Check these first

A dirty or failing EGR throttle control valve
Corrosion or damage in the EGR throttle control wiring
Carbon buildup in the EGR passages
A vacuum leak at the intake manifold or throttle body
A failing ECM driver for the EGR throttle control

What to do next

Inspect and clean the EGR throttle control valve
Test the EGR throttle control wiring for opens and shorts
Check the EGR passages for carbon buildup
Command the EGR throttle valve with a scan tool and watch position data
Replace the EGR throttle control valve if the reading is off
Clear the code and retest

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