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TuningBot DTC Database · v4.37.14

P0404 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit Range/Performance

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEmissionsOBD2

What P0404 means

P0404
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit Range/Performance Generic · emissions Data confidence 90%

The control module judged the Exhaust Gas Recirculation signal implausible: it stayed inside electrical limits but did not match the value expected for the current operating conditions.

Symptoms

  • MIL illuminated
  • Possible reduced engine performance
  • Possible rough idle or hesitation

Possible causes

  • Hose leak/blockage
  • wiring
  • EGR valve/solenoid

Recommended checks

  • Read freeze frame data and full module scan
  • Check battery voltage and sensor supply
  • Inspect EGR wiring and connectors
  • Compare commanded vs actual EGR position/flow with live data
  • Inspect EGR valve and passages for carbon build-up
  • Check related vacuum lines where fitted

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0404

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

404

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0404

What does P0404 mean?

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit Range/Performance. The control module judged the Exhaust Gas Recirculation signal implausible: it stayed inside electrical limits but did not match the value expected for the current operating conditions.

Is P0404 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0404 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0404 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry and, where the ECU needs it, corrects the checksum too. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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