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P1496 Subaru - Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid valve - signal 3 - voltage low

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Subaru. All interpretations of P1496

P · PowertrainEmissionsOBD2

What P1496 means

P1496
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid valve - signal 3 - voltage low Subaru · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid valve - signal 3 voltage stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Subaru.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • EGR solenoid valve

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1496

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

496

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1496

What does P1496 mean?

Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid valve - signal 3 - voltage low. The control module detected that the Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid valve - signal 3 voltage stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Subaru.

Is P1496 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1496 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Subaru. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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