OBD Guide

P24F7

Exhaust Aftertreatment Fuel Air Purge Valve Stuck Closed

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

Symptoms

  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Deterioration of vehicle dynamics
  • Increased level of harmful emissions
  • Unstable engine idling

Causes

  • Mechanical valve jamming
  • Open or short circuit in valve control circuit
  • Malfunction of the solenoid part of the valve
  • Valve contamination
  • Problems with the engine control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the valve control circuit for opens and short circuits.
  2. Clean the valve from dirt
  3. Check valve functionality
  4. Replace faulty valve
  5. Check and update engine control unit software

Related codes

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