P2413 — EGR System Performance
What it means: EGR System Performance.
How serious / can you keep driving: Serious. Power derate likely — plan to stop soon.
Check first: Inspect EGR valve for carbon
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Listed providers nearest Salt Lake City, UT
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Seen on: Heavy Truck/Diesel
What P2413 means
EGR System Performance. Common causes: EGR valve stuck or degraded flow.
How serious is it?
Serious. Power derate likely — plan to stop soon.
Most likely causes
- EGR valve stuck or degraded flow
- Carbon buildup
- failed EGR valve
- cooler leak
First moves (roadside)
- Inspect EGR valve for carbon
- measure valve position vs commanded
FAQ
EGR System Performance. Common causes: EGR valve stuck or degraded flow.
Serious — Power derate likely — plan to stop soon.
The most common cause is: EGR valve stuck or degraded flow. Other possibilities include Carbon buildup; failed EGR valve; cooler leak.
Power derate likely — plan to stop soon. When in doubt, get a qualified mobile diesel tech on the truck before continuing.
Related codes
Codes that commonly appear alongside P2413, or share the same subsystem.
- SCR Operator Inducement — Severe Derate Active (SPN 5246 FMI 0)
- Aftertreatment 1 Diesel Particulate Filter Differential Pressure - Data Valid But Above Normal Operating Range, Most Severe Level (DPF severely restricted / plugged) (SPN 3251 FMI 0)
- Aftertreatment 1 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Quality - Data Valid But Below Normal Operating Range, Most Severe Level (DEF quality/concentration incorrect) (SPN 4364 FMI 1)
- DPF Differential Pressure — Data Erratic (SPN 3251 FMI 2)
- DEF Dosing Unit — Not Responding Properly (SPN 3361 FMI 7)
- SCR Conversion Efficiency — Below Threshold (SPN 4364 FMI 18)
- DEF Quality — Out of Spec (SPN 4094 FMI 31)
- EGR Temperature — Too High (SPN 412 FMI 0)
Find a mechanic or related guides
General diagnostic guidance for diesel engines (Cummins, Detroit, PACCAR, Volvo, Mack and more). Not a substitute for a scan-tool diagnosis on your specific truck.