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check engine light came on. plugged up my code reader. it read P406

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SYMPTOM 
P0406 - EGR POSITION SENSOR HIGH

WHEN MONITORED 
With the ignition on. Battery voltage greater than 10 volts .

SET CONDITION 
EGR position sensor signal is greater than 4.89. One trip Fault.

POSSIBLE CAUSES 

 

  • EGR position sensor signal circuit open
  • EGR position sensor sweep
  • Intermittent condition
  • EGR position sensor signal circuit shorted to 5 volt supply circuit
  • EGR position sensor signal circuit shorted to battery voltage
  • EGR solenoid assembly internal failure
  • Sensor ground circuit open
  • PCM

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