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Diagnostic reference · P237E

P237E

Exhaust Heat Exchanger Exhaust Bypass Valve A Control Circuit High

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

What it means

P237E means Exhaust Heat Exchanger Exhaust Bypass Valve A Control Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P237E, the part to look at first is the valve named here.

Check these first

  • A short to voltage on the bypass valve A control circuit
  • A failed bypass valve A actuator motor
  • Mechanical binding holding the valve A actuator
  • A broken valve A return spring

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 voltage
  3. Inspect the valve A linkage for binding
  4. Check the valve A return spring
  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.