OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)

P24A7 EGR Cooler Coolant Pump Control Circuit Open

The dedicated coolant pump for the EGR cooler has an open control circuit - the pump cannot run, EGR cooler temperature rises beyond the safety threshold.

Is it safe to drive with P24A7?

Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.

Common causes

  • Most likelyOpen in pump or wiring
  • Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
  • Less likelyCracked solder joint inside the module or sensor

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
1–3 h
Emissions test
Likely to fail
Parts involved
Egr Cooler Coolant Pump

Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.