Code
P047D
Generic
P — Powertrain
Exhaust Pressure Sensor B Circuit High
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Causes
- Faulty exhaust pressure sensor (sensor B)
- Short to battery/positive (power) on the sensor signal or reference circuit
- Open/poor ground or damaged wiring harness
- Corroded, loose, or contaminated connector pins
- Intermittent connector contact (vibration-related)
- PCM or engine control module internal fault (less common)
Symptoms
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated
- Reduced engine performance or limp mode on some vehicles
- DPF regeneration failures or disabled regeneration (diesel vehicles)
- Poor fuel economy
- Stored related exhaust or emissions codes
- Possible unusual exhaust restrictions if a true pressure issue is present
What to check
- Read freeze frame and related codes with a scan tool; note live data for exhaust pressure B
- Compare sensor B signal voltage/pressure value to sensor A (if equipped) and to expected range
- Visually inspect sensor, tubing (if remote mounted), and harness for damage, chafing, corrosion, or oil/soot contamination
- Backprobe connector and measure signal voltage, reference (typically 5 V) and ground continuity at key ON and engine running
- Wiggle harness and connector while monitoring live data to check for intermittent changes
- Inspect PCM connector for damage or corrosion and check for TSBs/recalls
Signal parameters
- Typical sensor signal voltage: approximately 0.5–4.5 V (varies by manufacturer)
- Reference voltage to sensor: ~5.0 V (check vehicle spec)
- Expected idle/normal pressure voltage: vehicle-specific — compare to known-good or sensor A if available
- Open-circuit or short-to-power conditions often cause signal voltage to read near the reference or battery voltage
- Ground continuity: low resistance to chassis/PCM ground (close to 0 Ω)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve stored/freeze-frame data and related codes. Note whether the code is current or historic and whether other exhaust/DPF codes are present.
- Inspect sensor B, its vacuum/pressure tubing and connector for physical damage, soot/oil contamination, loose pins, or corrosion. Repair any obvious damage.
- With ignition ON (engine off), backprobe the sensor connector: measure signal voltage, reference (5 V), and ground. Compare to factory specs. If reference is missing or low, suspect PCM or wiring.
- With connector connected, start engine and monitor live sensor voltage with a scan tool. Wiggle harness/connectors to check for intermittent faults.
- If signal is high, disconnect the sensor (some vehicles will pull the line to a default). Observe the change in signal: if it stays high with sensor disconnected, suspect wiring or PCM (short to power). If it drops/changes, suspect the sensor.
- Check for short to power: with ignition off, measure resistance between sensor signal pin and vehicle battery positive (B+). Low resistance indicates short to power.
- Check ground integrity: measure resistance between sensor ground and chassis/PCM ground. High resistance indicates a bad ground.
- If wiring looks good but measurements are out of spec, replace the sensor and retest. If problem persists after sensor replacement, trace/repair wiring or replace/repair PCM as a last resort.
- After repairs, clear codes and perform a drive cycle or forced DPF/regeneration (if applicable) to confirm the code does not return.
Likely causes
- Sensor wiring shorted to battery voltage or to a circuit supplying power
- Failed sensor producing an abnormally high output voltage
- Corroded/contaminated connector causing high resistance or false readings
- Broken insulation or chafed harness contacting a power source
- PCM providing incorrect reference voltage or faulty input circuit
Fault status
Status
Exhaust Pressure Sensor B Circuit High — sensor signal voltage higher than expected or above allowed range. Check sensor, wiring, connector, and PCM reference.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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