Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0474 Saab
Exhaust Pressure Sensor Intermittent
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0474 Saab 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 P0474 Saab
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0474 Saab
– 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 Saab:
2012 Saab 9-5,2012 Saab 9-4X,2011 Saab PhoeniX Concept,2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan,2010 Saab 9-3,2010 Saab 9-3X,2008 Saab Turbo X,2008 Saab 9-X,2008 Saab 9-7X,2008 Saab 9-4X,2008 Saab 9-3,2008 Saab 9-3,2008 Saab 9-3,2006 Saab 9-7X,2006 Saab 9-5,2006 Saab 9-3,2005 Saab 9-5,2005 Saab 9-3,2005 Saab 9-2,2003 Saab 95,2003 Saab 93
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