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PowertrainP041B

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) temperature sensor B range/performance failure

22 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Catalytic converter: cleans the exhaust gases · EGR: exhaust gas recirculation, which cuts harmful gases · EVAP: the system that traps fuel vapour · Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range covers emissions control (EGR, EVAP, oxygen sensors and the catalytic converter), but some manufacturers also use P04 codes for oil-pressure, brake-fluid and coolant-level warnings.

2Common causes

  1. Clogged or faulty EGR valve
  2. EVAP system leak (hoses, canister, fuel cap)
  3. Faulty oxygen sensor
  4. Ageing catalytic converter
  5. Low oil, brake fluid or coolant (on some models)
  6. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Do not assume this code is safe to drive. Check the description: if it names oil pressure, brake fluid, coolant, or a brake fault, stop safely and have it diagnosed before driving. Emissions-only codes (EGR, EVAP, catalyst) should still be checked before an emissions or roadworthiness inspection.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP041BNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP041BExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
BYDP041BExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP041BExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DaewooP041BExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFSP041BExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFXP041BExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP041BExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP041BJulat/prestasi litar sensor suhu 'B' EGR BrandPowertrain
GeelyP041BExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP041BExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP041BExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP041BExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HoldenP041BExhaust Gas Recirculation 2 Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP041BNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP041BNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP041BEGR Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
OpelP041BExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP041BNo description available Powertrain
SaabP041BExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P041BExhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP041BExhaust gas recirculation (EGR) temperature sensor B range/performance failure BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 5

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P041B and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP041B27EGR Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Range/Performance Signaländerungsrate ist oberhalb des zulässigen Grenzwertes. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP041B28EGR Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Range/Performance Signal-Offset ist außerhalb des zulässigen Bereiches. BrandPowertrain
SprinterP041B28No description available Powertrain
Mercedes-BenzP041B84Temperature sensor 2 of the exhaust gas recirculation has a malfunction. There is a signal below the permissible limit value. BrandPowertrain
SprinterP041B84No description available Powertrain

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