OBD Guide

P02E3

Diesel Intake Air Flow A Control Circuit High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Loss of engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Rough idling
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Air flow control solenoid valve malfunction
  • ECU software error
  • Oxidation of contacts in circuit connectors
  • Mechanical damage to the intake manifold flaps
  • Damper position sensor malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Diagnose the control circuit using a multimeter
  2. Check the resistance and functionality of the control solenoid
  3. Inspect the condition of the wiring harness for damage
  4. Clean or replace intake manifold flaps if necessary
  5. Test sensors associated with the system
  6. Update the ECU firmware if a software error is suspected

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