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P1491 Honda - Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system - valve lift insufficient

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Honda. All interpretations of P1491

P · PowertrainEmissionsOBD2

What P1491 means

P1491
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system - valve lift insufficient Honda · emissions Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system - valve lift insufficient circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • EGR valve/position sensor
  • EGR solenoid
  • hose leak/blockage
  • ECM programming
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1491

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

491

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1491

What does P1491 mean?

Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system - valve lift insufficient. The control module detected a fault associated with the Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system - valve lift insufficient circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Is P1491 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1491 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Honda. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1491 at file level?

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