OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P213A EGR Throttle Control Circuit B/Open
The drive circuit of EGR throttle B is open. EGR throttles partially close intake to increase exhaust gas recirculation flow at low loads.
Is it safe to drive with P213A?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyActuator winding open
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
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.7–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Egr Throttle B, Egr Actuator
Related codes
- P0487EGR Throttle Control Circuit A/Open
- P2137Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor B/C Voltage Correlation
- P2138Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor "D"/"E" Voltage Correlation
- P2139Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D/F Voltage Correlation
- P213BEGR Throttle Control Circuit B Range/Performance
- P213CEGR Throttle Control Circuit B Low
- P213DEGR Throttle Control Circuit B High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.