OBD Guide

P2498

EGR Cooler Bypass Position Sensor Range/Performance Bank 2

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine idling
  • Increased emissions of harmful substances

Causes

  • EGR cooler bypass valve position sensor malfunction
  • Mechanical failure of the bypass valve
  • Problems with the sensor electrical circuit (open circuit, short circuit)
  • Bypass valve dirty or stuck
  • Engine control module (ECU) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the electrical circuit of the sensor for breaks and short circuits
  2. Check the functionality of the bypass valve position sensor
  3. Clean or replace EGR cooler bypass valve
  4. If necessary, replace the bypass valve position sensor
  5. Reset the fault code and check if it returns

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Error P2498 by Vehicle Brand