P2426 OBD-II: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling Valve Control Circuit Low
P2426 Severity
Should you fix P2426 yourself?
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What causes OBD-II fault code P2426?
The EGR Cooler uses engine coolant to cool the exhaust gases that are being routed back into the engine. If the EGR Cooling Valve allows the EGR cooler to operate as requested by the engine computer (PCM). If the valve fails to operate as requested, code P2425 is stored.
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OBD II Fault Code
- OBD II P2426
OBD-II Code Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure is defined as a Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling Valve Control Circuit Low
The EGR Cooler uses engine coolant to cool the exhaust gases that are being routed back into the engine. If the EGR Cooling Valve allows the EGR cooler to operate as requested by the engine computer (PCM). If the valve fails to operate as requested, code P2425 is stored.
Common Problems That Trigger the P2426 Code
- EGR cooler switch-over valve failure
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
- Wiring issue
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