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P04CEEGR Temperature Sensor C Circuit

  • Generic OBD-II code · Powertrain
  • Turns on the check-engine light
  • Matters for the ITP
  • Needs a drive cycle to confirm a fix
How the car detects it
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) routes part of the exhaust back into the intake to lower combustion temperature and NOx. The code standard allows up to four EGR temperature sensors, A to D – for example before and after the cooler, or in the high- and low-pressure circuits; which is which depends on the maker. Sensor C is the third of them, usually an NTC whose low voltage means hot. P04CE is its general circuit fault, without separating low and high. FCA lists sensor C codes for its part 68142905A (Ram 2014 6.4 and 3.0 litre, Jeep and Dodge 3.6 Pentastar 2016) together with P040B, P0401 and P2457. Thresholds are not published. Without a valid temperature the EGR flow model is wrong, so the module uses a substitute value or switches EGR off.
What you may notice
  • Check engine light on
  • Usually no change in driving (EGR on a substitute value or off)
  • Possibly EGR flow or cooler codes (P0401, P2457)
Likely causes
  • LikelyOpen or poor contact in signal or ground line
  • LikelyConnector or wire at the sensor corroded or worn by heat and vibration
  • PossibleSensor faulty (element broken or sooted)
  • RareEngine module input
Inspection (ITP)
Matters for the ITP. While the check-engine light is on, the car fails the emissions check.
Repair
Medium · Often possible to do yourself.Typical cost: €60 – €300

Explanation from obdex (CC0), exactly as the app shows it. Guidance only; confirm with a workshop.