OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2385 EGR Sensor E Circuit
A circuit fault is detected on the fifth exhaust-gas recirculation sensor (E). The ECU loses this EGR feedback channel and falls back to a substitute value; emissions and EGR rate accuracy on this stage are reduced until repair.
Is it safe to drive with P2385?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen in sensor signal, supply or ground
- PossibleConnector corroded or contaminated
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Pinging or knocking under load
- Power loss and hesitation
- Possible rough idle
- Failed emissions inspection (NOx)
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.6–1.8 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Egr Sensor E, Egr Sensor Wiring E
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.