P0400: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Malfunction

HighPowertrainEGR System

What does P0400 mean?

P0400 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating "Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Malfunction". A component in the egr system has been flagged as malfunctioning by the vehicle's ECU. This requires diagnosis to determine whether the part itself has failed or if there is a related wiring or control issue.

Common causes

  • Faulty egr system component
  • Wiring or connector issue in the related circuit
  • Failed sensor providing incorrect readings
  • Software/calibration issue requiring ECU update
  • Related component causing secondary fault

What should you do?

This is a significant issue that should be diagnosed and repaired soon. Avoid long trips or heavy driving until the problem is resolved. Continued driving may cause additional damage.

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Related codes

P0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected
P0402Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Excessive Detected
P0403Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit Malfunction
P0404Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit Range/Performance