P213B
EGR Throttle Control Circuit B Range/Performance
EGR throttle B is electrically OK but does not move as commanded — typically carbon buildup or a sticking actuator.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: Yes
- Repair difficulty: medium
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Pinging or knocking under load
- Power loss and hesitation
- Possible rough idle
- Failed emissions inspection (NOx)
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Carbon buildup restricts movementCommon
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration windowLess likely
- Sensor mounting loose - signal dampingLess likely
Parts involved
- EGR Throttle B
P213B is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.