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OBD II Fault Code P0406 :

Description of Fault code P0406

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE

Possible failuer P0406

  • EGR valve position sensor malfunction.
  • EGR valve position sensor signal line short to reference voltage or open.
  • EGR valve position sensor ground line open.

Diagnostic Procedure using AutoHex II Scan Tool

  • High output signal voltage of EGR valve position sensor is detected during predetermined duration.

Test Conditions using AutoHex tester

  • Engine running.

Clear Fault codes Conditions

  • High output signal voltage of EGR valve position sensor is detected during predetermined duration.

MIL Status

  • Check Engine Light ON

Programming BMW F Series


Note:

  • AutoHex II is a professional Auto diagnostic.
  • This fault code is a GERENRIC fault code, some cars may change the meaning of this fault code.
    To get the accurate fault code description you may use AutoHex II

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