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P040E

EGR Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

Technical guide

reference โ€” not individually verified

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Pinging or knocking under load
  • Power loss and hesitation
  • Possible rough idle
  • Failed emissions inspection (NOx)

Probable causes

  • high: Intermittent connector
  • low: Connector with intermittent contact under vibration
  • low: Harness routed against vibrating component

Diagnostic steps

Check the components involved: egr temperature sensor. Verify wiring and connectors before replacing any part. Job difficulty: medium. Typical European range โ€” 40-400 EUR, 0.5-2 h. Reference values only.

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