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P0487 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.
While this code description suggests there is a fault within the EGR system, this code actually refers to an electrical issue with the intake throttle actuator. The Intake Throttle Actuator is what opens and closes the throttle plate on an electronic throttle body. When the engine control module (PCM) detects an issue with the intake throttle actuator, the PCM will set code P0487.
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OBD-II Code P0487 is defined as a Exhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit "A" /Open
While this code description suggests there is a fault within the EGR system, this code actually refers to an electrical issue with the intake throttle actuator. The Intake Throttle Actuator is what opens and closes the throttle plate on an electronic throttle body. When the engine control module (PCM) detects an issue with the intake throttle actuator, the PCM will set code P0487.