What are the common causes of P2145?

A short to voltage in the EGR vent control circuit. An open in the EGR vent control circuit. A failed EGR vent solenoid. A failed EGR valve. Corroded electrical connections in the circuit.

Read the EGR vent control circuit voltage on a scan tool. Test the vent control wiring for a short to voltage. Check the EGR vent solenoid for proper operation. Inspect the EGR valve for a fault. Replace the EGR vent solenoid if the circuit tests good. Clear the code and retest.

P2145

EGR Vent Control Circuit High

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

What it means

P2145 means EGR Vent Control Circuit High.

Check these first

A short to voltage in the EGR vent control circuit
An open in the EGR vent control circuit
A failed EGR vent solenoid
A failed EGR valve
Corroded electrical connections in the circuit

What to do next

Read the EGR vent control circuit voltage on a scan tool
Test the vent control wiring for a short to voltage
Check the EGR vent solenoid for proper operation
Inspect the EGR valve for a fault
Replace the EGR vent solenoid if the circuit tests good
Clear the code and retest

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