P2413: Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system performance
The system that feeds some exhaust gas back into the intake is not having the expected effect. Carbon build-up in the EGR valve or its pipes is typical.
| Code | P2413 |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P24xx, EGR, EVAP and particulate filter |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
| Can you keep driving? | With care |
What P2413 means
The EGR valve sends a little exhaust gas back into the intake to lower combustion temperature and nitrogen oxide emissions. The ECU has found that the actual flow does not match what it asked for: too much gas is getting through, or too little.
Most common causes
- EGR valve or passages clogged with carbon
- EGR valve sticking open or closed
- Leak in EGR pipes or gaskets
- Blocked EGR cooler (on engines fitted with one)
- Air flow or intake pressure sensor giving wrong readings
- Damaged vacuum hose or EGR control solenoid
Symptoms
- Engine warning light on
- Hesitation or lack of pull at low revs
- Rough idle or stalling
- More smoke on diesels
- Possible limp mode
Can you drive with P2413?
With care You can drive, but get it looked at soon: an EGR valve stuck open makes the engine run poorly and can put the car into limp mode.
Open the bonnetthe in-depth explanation
How to check it
Use your scanner’s live data to compare the commanded and actual EGR valve position, if your car reports them. If the actual value does not follow the commanded one, the valve is sticking or dirty.
How to read and clear P2413 with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P2413 with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- P240F The EGR responds slowly
- P2410 The fuel cap warning sensor or switch circuit signal is low
- P2411 The fuel cap warning sensor or switch circuit signal is high
- P2412 The fuel cap warning sensor or switch circuit signal is intermittent or erratic
- P2414 O2 sensor exhaust sample error (bank 1, sensor 1)
- P2415 The lambda sensor exhaust sample (bank 2, sensor 1) is not working properly
- P2416 The signals from heated lambda sensors 2 and 3 on bank 1 are swapped
- P2417 The signals from heated lambda sensors 2 and 3 on bank 2 are swapped
- P2400 EVAP leak detection pump control circuit open or faulty
- P2425 EGR cooler valve control circuit open or faulty
- P242F Diesel particulate filter restriction: ash accumulation
- P244A Diesel particulate filter differential pressure too low (bank 1)
What does code P2413 mean?
The EGR valve sends a little exhaust gas back into the intake to lower combustion temperature and nitrogen oxide emissions. The ECU has found that the actual flow does not match what it asked for: too much gas is getting through, or too little.
Can you drive with P2413?
You can drive, but get it looked at soon: an EGR valve stuck open makes the engine run poorly and can put the car into limp mode.
How do you clear P2413?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P2413 comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
