What are the common causes of P2144?

A short to ground in the EGR vent control circuit. An open in the EGR vent control circuit. A failed EGR vent solenoid. Corrosion at the EGR vent control connector. A weak battery or a poor ground.

Read the EGR vent control circuit voltage on a scan tool. Test the vent control wiring for a short to ground. Check the EGR vent solenoid for proper operation. Clean or replace the vent connector if corroded. Replace the EGR vent solenoid if the wiring tests good. Clear the code and retest.

P2144

EGR Vent Control Circuit Low

System: Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp: Check Engine Light
Category: Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P2144 means EGR Vent Control Circuit Low.

Check these first

A short to ground in the EGR vent control circuit
An open in the EGR vent control circuit
A failed EGR vent solenoid
Corrosion at the EGR vent control connector
A weak battery or a poor ground

What to do next

Read the EGR vent control circuit voltage on a scan tool
Test the vent control wiring for a short to ground
Check the EGR vent solenoid for proper operation
Clean or replace the vent connector if corroded
Replace the EGR vent solenoid if the wiring tests good
Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.