Code result
P2BAE
NOx Exceedence - EGR System
High severity
What it means
NOx emissions are above the legal threshold and the ECU isolates the cause to the EGR system. EGR flow is too low or absent under operating conditions where NOx reduction is required.
Is it safe to drive?
No — stop driving
This code can put the vehicle into limp or reduced-power mode. Avoid extended driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.
Most likely causes
EGR valve stuck closed
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
Carbon clogged EGR passages
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
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