Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0472 Skoda
Exhaust Pressure Sensor Low
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0472 Skoda 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 P0472 Skoda
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0472 Skoda
– 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 Skoda:
2013 Skoda Rapid,2013 Skoda Octavia,2013 Skoda Citigo,2011 Skoda Roomster,2011 Skoda Fabia,2010 Skoda Superb,2009 Skoda Superb,2009 Skoda Octavia,2008 Skoda Fabia,2007 Skoda Fabia,2006 Skoda Roomster,2006 Skoda Octavia,2005 Skoda Octavia,2005 Skoda Fabia,2003 Skoda Superb,2003 Skoda Octavia,2003 Skoda Fabia
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