The control module determined that the Exhaust Pressure Control Valve B did not change state as commanded and appears stuck.
TuningBot DTC Database · v4.37.14
P04A4 Exhaust Pressure Control Valve B Stuck Open
Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.
What P04A4 means
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How to read P04A4
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P04A4
What does P04A4 mean?
Exhaust Pressure Control Valve B Stuck Open. The control module determined that the Exhaust Pressure Control Valve B did not change state as commanded and appears stuck.
Is P04A4 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P04A4 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.
Can TuningBot remove P04A4 at file level?
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