OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2D16 Exhaust Flow Control Valve C Control Performance
The exhaust flow control valve C reports a control performance condition. Exhaust routing for back-pressure or noise control on this branch cannot be commanded reliably.
Is it safe to drive with P2D16?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyActuator response slower than calibrated
- PossibleIncreased friction in valve linkage
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–5 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Exhaust Flow Control Valve C, Wiring Harness, Ecm
Related codes
- P26FEExhaust Flow Control Valve A Control Performance
- P2BFBExhaust Flow Control Valve B Control Performance
- P2D13Exhaust Flow Control Valve C Control Circuit/Open
- P2D14Exhaust Flow Control Valve C Control Circuit Low
- P2D15Exhaust Flow Control Valve C Control Circuit High
- P2D17Exhaust Flow Control Valve C Position Circuit
- P2D18Exhaust Flow Control Valve C Position Circuit Range/Performance
- P2D19Exhaust Flow Control Valve C Position Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.