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PowertrainP213C

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

EGR throttle control circuit 'B' low

21 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: 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

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. 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 21

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP213CFuel Pump BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP213CExhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit B Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP213CExhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit B Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP213CExhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit B Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP213CExhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit B Low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP213CExhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit B Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP213CExhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit B Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP213CECU drive EGR valve H-bridge positive short to ground BrandPowertrain
EOBDP213CEGR-ohjauspiiri 'B' alhainen BrandPowertrain
GeelyP213CExhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit B Low BrandPowertrain
GMP213CExhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit B Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP213CExhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit B Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP213CExhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit B Low BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP213CNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP213CNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP213CEGR Throttle Control Circuit 'B' Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP213CNo description available Powertrain
SaabP213CExhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit B Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P213CExhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit B Low BrandPowertrain
TataP213CNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP213CEGR throttle control circuit 'B' low 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P213C and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP213C00Throttle position out of range check: low or open circuit or sc to GND BrandPowertrain

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