Mini P0473 Exhaust Pressure Sensor High

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0473 Mini

Exhaust Pressure Sensor High

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0473 Mini definition:
The exhaust back pressure (EBP) sensor is a variable capacitance sensor that, when supplied with a 5-volt reference signal from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), produces a linear analog voltage signal that indicates pressure. The EBP sensor’s primary function is to measure exhaust back pressure so that the PCM can control the exhaust back pressure regulator (EPR) when needed.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0473 Mini
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0473 Mini
– Exhaust Back Pressure Sensor The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: An EBP signal that is detected out of range (high or low) by the PCM will cause the engine to ignore the EBP signal and disable exhaust back pressure operation.

Possible Solutions

Replacing the exhaust back pressure usually takes care of the problem


The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Mini:

2013 Mini Vision Concept,2013 Mini Roadster,2013 Mini Cooper,2013 Mini Countryman,2013 Mini Clubvan Camper,2013 Mini Clubvan,2013 Mini Clubman Bond Street,2012 Mini Rocketman Concept,2012 Mini Coupe,2012 Mini Clubvan Concept,2012 Mini Bayswater,2012 Mini Baker Street,2011 Mini WRC,2010 Mini Scooter,2009 Mini Cooper,2008 Mini One,2008 Mini Cooper,2008 Mini Clubman,2007 Mini Cooper,2006 Mini Concept,2005 Mini Cooper,2004 Mini XXL,2004 Mini Cooper,2002 Mini Cooper,2000 Mini Seven,2000 Mini Cooper

 

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