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P237D

Exhaust Heat Exchanger Exhaust Bypass Valve A Control Circuit Low

System
Ignition and misfire (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Ignition

What it means

P237D means Exhaust Heat Exchanger Exhaust Bypass Valve A Control Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P237D, start at the valve the description names.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the bypass valve A control circuit
  • A failed bypass valve A actuator motor
  • An open in the valve A control wire
  • Carbon buildup binding the valve A actuator

What to do next

  1. Command exhaust bypass valve A open and closed with a scan tool
  2. Test the valve A control circuit for a short to ground
  3. Inspect the valve A actuator for carbon binding
  4. Check the valve A connector and wiring
  5. Replace the exhaust bypass valve A actuator if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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