The control module detected that the Position indicator signal of the EGR valve is jammed or locked. Documented for the Bosch EDC16C34 injection ECU (DV6TED4 1.6 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
TuningBot DTC Database · v4.37.14
P1459 Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations)
2 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 2 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.
PSA
1 interpretation
VAG
1 interpretationThe control module judged the Exhaust gas recirculation temperature (EGRT) sensor 2/Bank 2 behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.
Possible causes
- Exhaust leak
- wiring
- EGRT sensor
Related and nearby codes
How to read P1459
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P1459
What does P1459 mean?
Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations). The control module detected that the Position indicator signal of the EGR valve is jammed or locked. Documented for the Bosch EDC16C34 injection ECU (DV6TED4 1.6 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
Is P1459 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1459 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: PSA, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
Can TuningBot remove P1459 at file level?
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Understand the system behind this code: EGR System
