Jaguar P0400 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0400 Jaguar

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0400 Jaguar definition:
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve is vacuum controlled valve that regulates the amount of exhaust gases that re-enter the cylinders. The powertrain control module (PCM) determines how much based on engine load, temp, and other conditions. If the PCM detects that the amount of exhaust gases entering the cylinder were insufficient or non-existent, this code is set.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0400 Jaguar
No symptoms will likely be noticed by the driver other than the MIL (malfunction indicator lamp). However, non visible symptoms will be increased combustion temperature and increased Nox emissions. Sometimes you may notice a flat spot, or the vehicle may enter limp mode or show a EML light.

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0400 Jaguar
A code P0400 Jaguar may mean that one or more of the following has happened: Plugged EGR passage which restricts the flow of exhaust gasses Faulty EGR solenoid Faulty EGR solenoid wiring/harness Vacuum lines damaged/disconnected to the EGR valve solenoid or to the EGR valve Faulty EGR valve

Possible Solutions

Since EGR valve designs are different, no one test will suffice: Using a scan tool, operate the EGR valve with the engine running. If the engine stumbles, the problem was likely intermittent wiring problem or intermittent blockage problem If engine doesn’t stumble, operate the EGR valve manually, if possible. If engine doesn’t stumble and die, the ports are likely plugged. Removal of valve and cleaning of all ports will be required Checking of solenoid can only usually be done with a scan tool, because most solenoids operate with a duty cycle of voltage, rather than constant voltage Check all vacuum lines, hoses, etc for any damage Visually inspect the solenoid harness and the solenoid for damage Replace EGR valve

Related Codes

P0401 Jaguar P0402 Jaguar P0403 Jaguar


The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Jaguar:

2013 Jaguar XJ,2013 Jaguar XF,2013 Jaguar XFR,2012 Jaguar XKR,2012 Jaguar XJ,2012 Jaguar XFR,2012 Jaguar XF,2011 Jaguar XKR,2010 Jaguar XKR,2010 Jaguar XJ,2010 Jaguar XFR,2010 Jaguar XF,2009 Jaguar XF,2008 Jaguar XJ,2007 Jaguar XKR,2007 Jaguar XK,2006 Jaguar XJ,2003 Jaguar RD6 Concept

 

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