Jaguar P0402 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Excessive Detected

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0402 Jaguar

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Excessive Detected

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0402 Jaguar definition:
EGR stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation. It is part of the vehicle emmissions system, and is used to reduce combustion temperature and pressure to control Oxides of Nitrogen. There are generally three parts to the EGR system: the EGR valve, an actuator solenoid, and a differential pressure sensor (DPF). These things work together to deliver the correct amount of recirculation based on engine temperature, load, etc. The P0402 Jaguar code means that OBD detected an excessive amount of EGR.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0402 Jaguar
You may notice drivability problems such as the engine may surge off idle. There may also be other symptoms.

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0402 Jaguar
A code P0402 Jaguar most likely means one or more of the following has happened: The DPFE (differential pressure) sensor is faulty and needs to be replaced There is a blockage in the EGR (most likely carbon buildup) The EGR valve is faulty The EGR valve may not be opening due to a lack of vaccuum

Possible Solutions

With a P0402 Jaguar, it is common for people to replace the EGR valve, only to have the problem return. The most likely solution is to replace the DPFE sensor. Check the voltage at the DPFE sensor both at idle and when the EGR is open Replace the DPFE sensor

Related Codes

P0400 Jaguar P0401 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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