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P2457 - Exhaust Gas RECIRCULATION (EGR) Cooler System Performance

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P2457 - EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

Description:  The low idle engine speed is between 600 and 750 RPM. The EGR valve position is greater than 0.08 volt. The mass fuel desired (MFDES) is between 4 and 16 mg/stroke, at low idle for a minimum of 30 seconds. No exhaust pressure (EP), barometric pressure (BARO), manifold absolute pressure (MAP), pressure signal, intake air temperature (IAT), IAT2 temperature signal, visctronic drive fan (VDF) fan DTC P0480, or EGR related concerns.
Possible Causes: 
  • Engine is overheating
  • Cooling system restriction
  • Charge air cooler (CAC) restriction
  • EGR cooler restriction
Diagnostic Aids:  This DTC is set when the intake air temperature 2 (IAT2) is exceeds a calibrated temperature for more than 30 seconds, based on IAT.
Application    Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All   refer to PINPOINT TEST AZ .