P0402: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Excessive Detected

HighPowertrainEGR System

What does P0402 mean?

P0402 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating "Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Excessive Detected". This code relates to your vehicle's egr system and should be diagnosed to determine the root cause. The severity level helps indicate how urgently this should be addressed.

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
P0403Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit Malfunction
P0400Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Malfunction
P0404Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit Range/Performance