OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P04E5 EGR Temperature Sensor D Circuit
EGR Temperature Sensor D 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 P04E5?
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 D
Related codes
- P040AEGR Temperature Sensor A Circuit
- P041AEGR Temperature Sensor B Circuit
- P04CEEGR Temperature Sensor C Circuit
- P04E2Crankcase Ventilation Hose Connection Sensor Circuit Low
- P04E3Crankcase Ventilation Hose Connection Sensor Circuit High
- P04E4Crankcase Ventilation Hose Connection Sensor Circuit Intermittent or Erratic
- P04E6EGR Temperature Sensor D Circuit Range or Performance
- P04E7EGR Temperature Sensor D Circuit Low
- P04E8EGR Temperature Sensor D Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.