P213BEGR Throttle Control Circuit B Range/Performance
- Generic OBD-II code · Powertrain
- Turns on the check-engine light
- Matters for the ITP
- Can trigger limp mode
- Needs a drive cycle to confirm a fix
- How the car detects it
- P213B is the functional check of EGR throttle B rather than an electrical one. The module compares the position it commands with the position the flap actually reaches, or judges whether the feedback is plausible; if the gap persists beyond a set time, P213B is logged. Regulating flaps sit in a stream of recirculated exhaust and crankcase vapour, so soot and oil deposits that make the blade stiff are the usual reason, followed by worn gears or a weak motor. No manufacturer documents P213B publicly; CARB requires output components to be checked for proper function, and EGR control to be monitored for reaching its limits. The same check for flap A is P0488; pure wiring faults on B appear as P213A, P213C or P213D. The driver notices hesitation, smoke or a power limit.
- What you may notice
- Check engine lamp on
- Hesitation, black smoke or reduced power
- Clicking or humming from the flap
- Filter regeneration may be postponed
- Likely causes
- LikelyFlap stiff or stuck from soot and oil deposits
- PossibleWorn gear train or weak actuator motor
- PossibleImplausible position feedback from the flap sensor
- RareOutdated engine software or missing flap adaptation
- 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 – €700
- Related codes
Explanation from obdex (CC0), exactly as the app shows it. Guidance only; confirm with a workshop.