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P2413

Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Performance

The ECU monitors EGR flow indirectly through MAF, MAP or differential-pressure feedback and finds that actual EGR flow does not match the commanded value over a sustained period.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: Yes
  • Repair difficulty: hard

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Carbon buildup in EGR passagesCommon
  • Sticking EGR valveCommon
  • EGR differential pressure sensor faultPossible

Parts involved

  • EGR Valve
  • EGR Cooler
  • EGR Diff Pressure Sensor

P2413 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.