{"id":15461,"date":"2021-10-28T21:19:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T04:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=15461"},"modified":"2024-08-13T01:51:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T08:51:39","slug":"p0406-code-exhaust-gas-recirculation-sensor-a-circuit-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0406-code-exhaust-gas-recirculation-sensor-a-circuit-high\/","title":{"rendered":"P0406 Code: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor A Circuit High"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column15461_d793b3-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15461_d793b3-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15461_d793b3-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15461_d793b3-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15461_d793b3-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15461_d793b3-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15461_d793b3-9c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15461_d793b3-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15461_d793b3-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15461_d793b3-9c inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-7deaa5  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-53a361\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15461_df0d12-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15461_df0d12-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15461_df0d12-c7\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15461_df0d12-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15461_df0d12-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15461_df0d12-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15461_df0d12-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15461_df0d12-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15461_df0d12-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading15461_df0d12-c7 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15461_df0d12-c7\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A P0406 code means that the powertrain control module (PCM) is receiving extremely high voltage signals from the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) sensor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A faulty EGR position sensor\/valve and wiring issues are conditions that can trigger a P0406 code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If this code is set, your vehicle may fail its next emissions test. It may also exhibit symptoms like engine pinging, poor fuel economy, and stalling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to fix your car after finding the code P0406 on your code reader or scanner, you have to know what it means, its causes and symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the P0406 Code Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/search-obd2-codes-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Diagnostic trouble code\">Diagnostic trouble code<\/a> (DTC) P0406 stands for &ldquo;Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor A Circuit High.&rdquo; It means that the powertrain control module (PCM) perceives a high voltage signal from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/egr-valve-position-sensor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) position sensor\">exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) position sensor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The check engine code P0406 is triggered when the signal being sent back by the EGR position sensor to the PCM is higher than the specified range. The check engine light will activate as the PCM sets this code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As its name implies, the EGR position sensor detects the position of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/egr-valve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"EGR valve\">EGR valve<\/a>. The PCM uses the sensor signal to monitor and adjust <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-does-an-egr-valve-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"EGR valve operation\">EGR valve operation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/EGR-Valve-Position-Sensor-Isolated-1024x602.jpg\" alt=\"EGR Valve Position Sensor Isolated\" class=\"wp-image-44185\" style=\"width:1024px;height:602px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/EGR-Valve-Position-Sensor-Isolated-1024x602.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/EGR-Valve-Position-Sensor-Isolated-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/EGR-Valve-Position-Sensor-Isolated-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/EGR-Valve-Position-Sensor-Isolated-1536x904.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/EGR-Valve-Position-Sensor-Isolated-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/EGR-Valve-Position-Sensor-Isolated.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">P0406 code is triggered when the signal being sent back by the EGR position sensor to the PCM is higher than the specified range.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re planning a DIY approach to fix P0406, a technical understanding of the EGR system could help. You can read our advanced discussion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0401-code-exhaust-gas-recirculation-egr-flow-insufficient-detected\/#An_In-Depth_Look_at_the_EGR_System\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here\">here<\/a>. If you have a Ford vehicle, additional reading about Delta Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) could also help. You can read our explanation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/code-p0405-exhaust-gas-recirculation-sensor-a-circuit-low\/#EGR_Sensors_and_DPFE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here\">here<\/a>. Otherwise, continue below to quickly learn the possible causes of P0406.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> The definition of code P406 may be different depending on the vehicle manufacturer. Consult the appropriate repair manual or repair database for the exact code definition.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Possible Causes of the P0406 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the possible reasons why the sensor is sending too high voltage signals to the PCM:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faulty EGR valve position sensor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad EGR valve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Circuit issues, such as damaged wires or poor connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An issue with the PCM, such as software in need of an update<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Common Symptoms of the P0406 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The code P0406 can cause performance concerns. These problems can affect the driveability of your vehicle (but they usually won&rsquo;t), but pay attention. Be ready to face some of these symptoms if you&rsquo; got a P0406 code on your OBD-II scan tool:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/check-engine-light-flashing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Illuminated check engine light\">Illuminated check engine light<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failed emission test due to increased NOx emissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decreased engine performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engine pinging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor fuel economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engine stalling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Diagnose the P0406 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The information listed above contains the basics of the P0406 code. If you want to learn more about how to fix code P0406, you must first understand how to diagnose it. To get an idea of what the troubleshooting process might involve, just head on over to the videos linked below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"P0406 Dodge EGR Diagnostics, Repair, Cause and Fix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cE2_VAzhNtg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chrysler EGR Diagnosis P0406\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3eVwwltgfZs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fix the P0406 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The diagnostic and repair processes of the P0406 code may vary based on the vehicle&rsquo;s make and model. Fixing this DTC is a task best left to the professionals if you are not that confident with your automotive know-how and DIY skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to resolving the P0406 code is diagnosis. Pinpoint the underlying cause of the issue. Then, with the help of online auto repair resources and guides, figure out the correct way to fix the DTC. You can look up confirmed P0406 fixes and other useful information in a vehicle-specific factory repair subscription, such as ALLDATA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a Compatible EGR Valve Position Sensor Easily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t ignore a faulty EGR valve position sensor in the hope that it&rsquo;ll go away or not worsen. You&rsquo;ll want to avoid creating another engine problem that will increase your repair bill. Besides, finding a replacement EGR valve position sensor that fits your car is so easy here at CarParts.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At CarParts.com, we streamline the process of hunting down the EGR valve position sensor that you need for your vehicle. Access our secure website&rsquo;s built-in vehicle selector and plug in your vehicle&rsquo;s details, such as its year, make, model, and engine. You&rsquo;ll see the products in our extensive catalog that meet your particular needs. When you find the part that&rsquo;s compatible with your vehicle and fits your budget, place your order with a few taps on your mobile device&rsquo;s screen. You can get your order in as little as two business days if you live in the continental US and place your order before noon ET.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an affordable yet world-class EGR valve position sensor for your vehicle, look no further than CarParts.com. Check out our array of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/egr-valve-position-sensor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"EGR valve position sensors\">EGR valve position sensors<\/a> today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Products Mentioned in this Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"reusable-productlink\">\n\n<!-- start of editable content -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/egr-valve\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"EGR Valve\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/repf509202_1\">\n<strong>EGR Valve<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/egr-valve-position-sensor\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"egr valve position sensor\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/sivp13_1\">\n<strong>EGR Valve Position Sensor<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<!-- end of editable content -->\n\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>If you want to fix your car after finding the code P0406 on your code reader or scanner, you have&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0406-code-exhaust-gas-recirculation-sensor-a-circuit-high\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":15485,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1314],"tags":[361,1575],"ppma_author":[2607,2985],"class_list":{"0":"post-15461","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-obd-ii-trouble-codes","8":"tag-egr-valve","9":"tag-egr-valve-position-sensor","10":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>P0406 Code: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor A Circuit High - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Address the P0406 code by learning about its meaning, possible causes, common symptoms, and more. 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