Powertrain
generic / SAE
P23E3
EGR C Control Circuit Low
Same as P23E1 with the control line shorted to ground. EGR mixes inert exhaust into intake to lower combustion peak temperature — too little raises NOx, too much causes misfires and rough running.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number3 / E3
Possible causes
- Control line shorted to ground high
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
- Harness chafing through insulation low
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Pinging or knocking under load
- Power loss and hesitation
- Possible rough idle
- Failed emissions inspection (NOx)
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 200–800 €
- Estimated time: 1–3 h
- Component: egr valve c
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012