Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0473 Honda
Exhaust Pressure Sensor High
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0473 Honda definition:
The exhaust back pressure (EBP) sensor is a variable capacitance sensor that, when supplied with a 5-volt reference signal from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), produces a linear analog voltage signal that indicates pressure. The EBP sensor’s primary function is to measure exhaust back pressure so that the PCM can control the exhaust back pressure regulator (EPR) when needed.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0473 Honda
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0473 Honda
– Exhaust Back Pressure Sensor The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: An EBP signal that is detected out of range (high or low) by the PCM will cause the engine to ignore the EBP signal and disable exhaust back pressure operation.
Possible Solutions
Replacing the exhaust back pressure usually takes care of the problem
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Honda:
2013 Honda Urban SUV Concept,2013 Honda S660 Concept new,2013 Honda NSX-GT Concept,2013 Honda N-One,2013 Honda GEAR Concept,2013 Honda Civic,2013 Honda CR-Z,2012 Honda Civic,2011 Honda Jazz,2011 Honda Accord,2010 Honda Insight,2010 Honda CR-V,2009 Honda City,2008 Honda S2000,2008 Honda Accord,2007 Honda Fit,2007 Honda Civic,2007 Honda CR-V,2007 Honda Accord,2006 Honda Civic,2005 Honda Element,2005 Honda CRV SE,2005 Honda CRV EX,2003 Honda Element,2003 Honda CR-V,2002 Honda NSX,2002 Honda Civic Si,2002 Honda Accord SE,2001 Honda NSXR Concept,2001 Honda Model X Concept,2001 Honda Civic Si Concept,2001 Honda Civic Concept,2001 Honda CR-V,2001 Honda Accord Sedan,2001 Honda Accord Coupe,2000 Honda S2000,2000 Honda Passport,2000 Honda Insight
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