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TuningBot DTC Database · v4.37.14

P23E8 EGR C Flow Excessive Detected

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEmissionsOBD2

What P23E8 means

P23E8
EGR C Flow Excessive Detected Generic · emissions Data confidence 65%

The control module detected that the measured EGR C flow was higher than the value expected for the commanded state.

Symptoms

  • MIL illuminated
  • Possible reduced engine performance
  • Possible rough idle or hesitation

Possible causes

  • Carbon-blocked EGR passages
  • Sticking or slow EGR valve
  • EGR actuator or position sensor fault
  • Wiring or connector fault
  • Vacuum supply fault (vacuum-operated systems)

Recommended checks

  • Read freeze frame data and full module scan
  • Check battery voltage and sensor supply
  • Inspect EGR wiring and connectors
  • Compare commanded vs actual EGR position/flow with live data
  • Inspect EGR valve and passages for carbon build-up
  • Check related vacuum lines where fitted

Related and nearby codes

How to read P23E8

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

2

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

3E8

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P23E8

What does P23E8 mean?

EGR C Flow Excessive Detected. The control module detected that the measured EGR C flow was higher than the value expected for the commanded state.

Is P23E8 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P23E8 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P23E8 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry and, where the ECU needs it, corrects the checksum too. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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