P0404moderate severityPowertrain
EGR Control Circuit Range/Performance
on 2011 Audi A4 2.0L Turbo I4 · AWD
What this code means
The EGR valve is not responding as commanded by the PCM.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Rough idle
- Stalling
- Poor performance
Common causes
- Carbon restricting EGR valve movement
- Faulty position sensor in EGR
- EGR valve mechanically stuck
Diagnostic steps
- Command EGR open/closed with scan tool and monitor position
- Check for carbon restricting movement
- Test position sensor
Repair notes
Clean or replace EGR valve.
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