ECD SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P042E

DTC Code DTC Name
P042E Exhaust Gas Recirculation "A" Control Stuck Open

DESCRIPTION

The EGR system recirculates exhaust gases. The recirculated gas mixes with the intake air so that the EGR system can slow combustion speed and keep the combustion temperature down. This helps reduce NOx emissions.

In order to increase EGR circulation efficiency, the ECM adjusts the EGR valve angle and the throttle valve angle.

P042E
DTC Detection Drive Pattern DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
After warming up engine and idling for 60 seconds, maintain engine speed at 2500 rpm for 40 seconds, drive vehicle, and perform engine brake deceleration by fully closing accelerator when engine speed is 2000 rpm or more.

The target and actual positions of the EGR valve are different for 20 seconds or more.

(1 trip detection logic)

  • EGR valve stuck

  • EGR valve does not move smoothly

  • EGR valve deposit

  • ECM

While the engine is running, the EGR activation duty exceeds the threshold for 0.5 seconds a certain number of times (40 seconds or more).

(1 trip detection logic)
Related Data List
DTC No. Data List
P042E

  • EGR Close Lrn. Val.

  • EGR Close Lrn. Status

  • Target EGR Position

  • Actual EGR Valve Pos.

Tech Tips


  • Actual EGR valve opening percentage: Fully closed = 0%, fully open = 100%.

  • If DTC P042E is stored, the following symptoms may appear:


    • Stuck closed malfunction:


    • Lack of power: due to fail-safe operation

    • Intake booming noise

    • Slight combustion noise


    • Stuck open malfunction:


    • Black smoke

    • Lack of power

    • Vibration at engine stop

    • Misfire

    • White smoke

    • Engine stall

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

When the target and actual positions of the EGR valve are different, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction of the electric EGR control valve assembly and illuminates the MIL (1 trip detection logic).

A005JP4E02

Tech Tips


  • If a large amount of carbon deposits exist in the electric EGR control valve assembly, the following parts possibly also have deposits inside: The intake manifold, EGR cooler assembly, DPF catalyst, and other parts related to the exhaust gas.

  • Be sure to carefully examine "Actual EGR Valve Pos.", "Target EGR Position." and "MAF" in the freeze frame data.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC P0405 Click here.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

When cleaning the electric EGR control valve assembly or diesel throttle body assembly, use a piece of cloth soaked with cleaning solvent. Spraying solvent directly onto these parts or soaking the parts in solvent may damage the parts.

Tech Tips

Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P042E)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.

    5. Read the DTCs.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC P042E is output A
      DTC P042E and other DTCs are output B

      Tech Tips

      If any DTCs other than P042E are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.


    B

    GO TO DTC CHART Click here

    A

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CONTROL THE EGR STEP POSITION)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the EGR Step Position / Data List / Target EGR Position and Actual EGR Valve Pos.

    5. Perform the Active Test.

      OK
      The Actual EGR Valve Pos. value follows the Target EGR Position value.

    NG

    REPLACE ELECTRIC EGR CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  3. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CONTROL THE EGR STEP POSITION)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the EGR Step Position.

    5. Check if the valve of the electric EGR control valve assembly opens/closes when an Active Test is performed.

      OK
      The valve opens/closes.

    6. Hold the electric EGR control valve assembly up to a light, and then from the side indicated by the arrow in the illustration, visually check that there is no gap between the valve and body.

      A005MC6E11
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Electric EGR Control Valve - -
      *a Clearance *b OK
      *c NG - -
      OK
      No light passes through (there is no gap between the valve and body).
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      NG A
      OK B

      Tech Tips


      • If light passes through (there is a gap between the valve and body), replace the electric EGR control valve assembly.

      • Light passes through part A shown in the illustration even if the valve is completely closed. This is not a problem.

      • Remove the deposits if there are many deposits in the electric EGR control valve assembly or the passage of the intake manifold.

    7. Reinstall the electric EGR control valve assembly Click here.


    B

    CHECK FOR DEPOSIT (ELECTRIC EGR CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY) Click here

    A

  4. REPLACE ELECTRIC EGR CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY


    1. Replace the electric EGR control valve assembly Click here.

      Tech Tips

      Before replacing the electric EGR control valve assembly, check the connections of the wire harness and connectors. If there is any abnormality, replace or repair the wire harness or connector.


    NEXT

    CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED Click here

  5. CHECK FOR DEPOSIT (ELECTRIC EGR CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY)


    1. Remove the electric EGR control valve assembly Click here.

    2. Visually check the electric EGR control valve assembly for deposits.

      If there are deposits, clean the electric EGR control valve assembly.

      Tech Tips


      • If the EGR valve does not open properly or is stuck closed, the amount of intake air increases and combustion sounds and engine vibration may increase.

      • If the EGR valve does not close properly or is stuck open, EGR becomes excessive and combustion becomes unstable. Also, there may be a lack of power.

    3. Reinstall the electric EGR control valve assembly Click here.


    NEXT

  6. CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for 30 seconds or more.

    6. Start the engine and turn the tester on.

    7. After warming up engine and idling for 60 seconds, maintain engine speed at 2500 rpm for 40 seconds, drive vehicle, and perform engine brake deceleration by fully closing accelerator when engine speed is 2000 rpm or more.

      CAUTION:

      When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

    8. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.

    9. Confirm that the DTCs are not output again.


    NEXT

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