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P0473 Severity
Once the vehicle's onboard system no longer detects the issue, most codes will disappear on their own. If your vehicle still has this code, however, it should be properly diagnosed to avoid a more serious problem.
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Moderate severity codes might not threaten the vehicle's safety or functionality immediately, but you should still get it diagnosed within a reasonable time frame to keep your car running well.
The Exhaust Pressure Sensor tells the engine control module (PCM) how much pressure is in the exhaust manifold. If the PCM determines there is an incorrect signal from the Exhaust Pressure Sensor, the PCM will set code P0473.
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OBD-II Code P0473 is defined as a Exhaust Pressure Sensor "A" Circuit High
The Exhaust Pressure Sensor tells the engine control module (PCM) how much pressure is in the exhaust manifold. If the PCM determines there is an incorrect signal from the Exhaust Pressure Sensor, the PCM will set code P0473.