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DTC P0489: Exhaust Gas RECIRCULATION (EGR) A Control Circuit Low

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DTC P0489: EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) A CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW

Description:  This DTC sets when the PCM detects an EGR control circuit concern.
Possible Causes: 
  • EGRVCL circuit short to ground
  • EGRVCH circuit short to ground
  • Damaged EGR valve
Diagnostic Aids:  The presence of this DTC may indicate that the vehicle is operating in derate mode and may experience a loss of power. After repair, the vehicle may still display a system warning message. Drive the vehicle until the system warning message has cleared from the instrument cluster message center.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST W .