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1996 SUBARU SVX

3.3L H6AWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor591Torque5780Fluid9DTC633Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P0406moderate severityPowertrain

EGR Sensor A Circuit High

on 1996 Subaru SVX 3.3L H6 · AWD

What this code means

High voltage from the EGR position sensor A.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • EGR control issues

Common causes

  • Open circuit
  • Short to power
  • Faulty sensor

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test sensor voltage
  2. Check for opens/shorts

Repair notes

Repair wiring or replace EGR valve.

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