OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P04CE EGR Temperature Sensor C Circuit
EGR Temperature Sensor C Circuit: an electrical fault is present in the circuit. Without valid EGR feedback the ECU disables exhaust gas recirculation and may set further EGR codes.
Is it safe to drive with P04CE?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen in sensor signal, supply or ground
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Pinging or knocking under load
- Power loss and hesitation
- Possible rough idle
- Failed emissions inspection (NOx)
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.6–1.6 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Egr Temperature Sensor C
Related codes
- P040AEGR Temperature Sensor A Circuit
- P041AEGR Temperature Sensor B Circuit
- P04E5EGR Temperature Sensor D Circuit
- P04CBFuel Fill Door Open Request Sensor or Switch Circuit High
- P04CCFuel Fill Door Open Request Sensor or Switch Circuit Intermittent or Erratic
- P04CDFuel Fill Door Open Request Sensor or Switch Stuck On
- P04CFEGR Temperature Sensor C Circuit Range or Performance
- P04D0EGR Temperature Sensor C Circuit Low
- P04D1EGR Temperature Sensor C Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.