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P24A8

EGR Cooler Coolant Pump Performance/Stuck Off

System
Auxiliary emission controls (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Auxiliary Emissions Controls

What it means

P24A8 means EGR Cooler Coolant Pump Performance/Stuck Off.

Where it lives

For P24A8, start at the pump the description names.

Check these first

  • A coolant pump that is stuck and will not turn
  • Low coolant level or air in the EGR cooler circuit
  • A failed pump relay or control circuit
  • A pump that turns but moves too little coolant

What to do next

  1. Check the coolant level and bleed air from the EGR cooler circuit
  2. Command the coolant pump with a scan tool and listen for it
  3. Check the pump feed and ground for voltage and high resistance
  4. Test the pump relay and its control signal
  5. Replace the coolant pump if it will not run or move enough flow
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-08-30.