OBD Guide

P24AB

EGR Cooler Coolant Pump Stuck On

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$50–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Constant operation of the cooling fan
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Engine operating temperature exceeded
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power

Causes

  • EGR cooling pump malfunction
  • Short circuit in the pump control circuit
  • Faulty EGR coolant pump relay
  • Problems with the engine control unit (ECU)
  • Damage to the pump wiring harness

How to Fix

  1. Check the functionality of the EGR cooling pump
  2. Diagnose the electrical circuit and pump relay
  3. Check engine control unit software
  4. If necessary, replace the EGR cooling pump
  5. Reset the error code and take a test drive

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