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PowertrainP2457

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

EGR Cooler A Efficiency Below Threshold

30 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: EGR: exhaust gas recirculation, which cuts harmful gases · Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 30

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2457TCM Power Relay Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP2457Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance BrandPowertrain
BYDP2457Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP2457Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP2457EGR cooler 'A' efficiency below threshold BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2457Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2457Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2457Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2457Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2457EGR hladnjak 'A' ispod praga efikasnosti BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2457Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP2457Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2457Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2457Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance BrandPowertrain
HoldenP2457Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Low Efficiency BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP2457EGR Cooler A Efficiency Below Threshold SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP2457EGR Cooler A Efficiency Below Threshold SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP2457EGR Cooler 'A' Efficiency Below Threshold BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP2457Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP2457EGR cooling system BrandPowertrain
NissanP2457EGR Cooler A Efficiency Below Threshold SAEPowertrain
OpelP2457Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2457EGR Cooler A Efficiency Below Threshold SAEPowertrain
ProtonP2457EGR cooling system BrandPowertrain
SaabP2457Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2457Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance BrandPowertrain
SubaruP2457EGR Cooler A Efficiency Below Threshold SAEPowertrain
TataP2457EGR Cooler A Efficiency Below Threshold SAEPowertrain
ToyotaP2457EGR cooler 'A' efficiency below threshold BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2457Exhaust gas recirculation insufficient cooling capacity BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P2457 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiP245700If EGR cooling efficiency is below threshold, ECM sets DTC. This fault might be caused by defected EGR cooler or system BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP245706Das Kühlsystem der Abgasrückführung hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Algorithmusfehler vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP245761Das Kühlsystem der Abgasrückführung hat Funktionsstörung. Die Signalberechnung ist fehlerhaft. BrandPowertrain

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