P213D OBD-II: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit "B" High

P213D Severity

Moderate

Will P213D go away on its own?

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.

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What causes OBD-II fault code P213D?

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 this code.

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OBD II Fault Code

  • OBD II P213D

OBD-II Code Decreased engine performance is defined as a Exhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Control Circuit "B" High

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 this code.

Decreased engine performance Symptoms

  • Decreased engine performance

Common Problems That Trigger the P213D Code

  • Intake throttle actuator failure
  • Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
  • Wiring issue
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Other OBD-II Codes

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