OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)

P2C25 Exhaust Heat Exchanger Exhaust Bypass Valve A Position Sensor Circuit High

The position sensor for exhaust heat exchanger bypass valve A reports a circuit high condition. Heat recovery routing cannot be verified reliably.

Is it safe to drive with P2C25?

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

Common causes

  • Most likelySignal wire shorted to B+
  • PossibleOpen position sensor
  • Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance

Repair at a glance

Difficulty
Medium
DIY friendly
Best left to a mechanic
Typical labour
1–4 h
Emissions test
Usually unaffected
Parts involved
Exhaust Heat Exchanger Bypass Valve A Pos Sensor, Wiring Harness, Ecm

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