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PowertrainP245A

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

EGR cooler bypass control circuit/open bank 1

27 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: EGR: exhaust gas recirculation, which cuts harmful gases · Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Bank 1: the side of the engine containing cylinder 1 · 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 27

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP245ANo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP245AExhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Bypass Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
BYDP245AExhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Bypass Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
CheryP245AExhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Bypass Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DaewooP245AExhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Bypass Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFFSP245AExhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Bypass Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFFXP245AExhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Bypass Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFXKP245AEGR cooler bypass valve stuck BrandPowertrain
EOBDP245AEGR-kylare bypass-styrkrets/öppen bank 1 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP245AExhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Bypass Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
GMP245AExhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Bypass Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
Great WallP245AExhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler bypass valve stuck BrandPowertrain
HafeiP245AExhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Bypass Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
HoldenP245AExhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Bypass Valve Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP245ANo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP245ANo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP245ANo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP245AEGR Cooler Bypass Control Circuit/Open Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP245AExhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Bypass Control Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
OpelP245AExhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Bypass Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP245ANo description available Powertrain
ProtonP245ANo description available Powertrain
SaabP245AExhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Bypass Control Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P245AEGR Cooler Bypass Control Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP245AExhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Bypass Control Circuit / Open BrandPowertrain
TataP245ANo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP245AEGR cooler bypass control circuit/open bank 1 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P245A and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiP245A00If open or short to ground in control circuit of EGR cooler bypass solenoid valve is detected, ECM sets DTC BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP245A00High pressure Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler bypass circuit open BrandPowertrain

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