PowertrainP1487

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

EGR-CHK (Boost) Solenoid Circuit

16 brands affected · Description from GM data.

Key terms: Boost pressure: extra air pressure made by a turbo or supercharger · EGR: exhaust gas recirculation, which cuts harmful gases · Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

Sensor or actuator fault
Wiring or connector fault
Vacuum or intake leak
Fuel or ignition problem
Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

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 16

Brand	Code	Description	System
Chery	P1487	Level 4 warning for high total voltage Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P1487	EGR-CHK (Boost) Solenoid Circuit Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P1487	Secondary Air Injection Valve 2 (N320): Short to Ground Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P1487	Ansaugdrosselregelung Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P1487	Secondary Air Injection Valve 2 (N320): Short to Ground Brand	Powertrain
GM	P1487	EGR-CHK (Boost) Solenoid Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P1487	Cooling Fan Output Circuit High Voltage Brand	Powertrain
Hyundai	P1487	No description available	Powertrain
Isuzu	P1487	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P1487	Exhaust gas recirculation check solenoid circuit Brand	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P1487	No description available	Powertrain
Opel	P1487	EGR-CHK (Boost) Solenoid Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P1487	No description available	Powertrain
Porsche	P1487	DMTL-Modul Ventilfehler Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P1487	EGR-CHK (Boost) Solenoid Circuit Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P1487	Engine Bay Temperature Sensor - Circuit Fault Brand	Powertrain

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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1487 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	P148700	The absolute difference between the current throttle closed position learning and the average of the previous learnt values is too high Brand	Powertrain

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