P0402 Error on BMW

Q: P0402 Error on BMW

If the Check Engine light of your BMW is on and the scanner shows the P0402 code, it means the ECU has detected the following problem: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected

What it means and how to fix it

🚨 Fault Description (P0402)

If the Check Engine light of your BMW is on and the scanner shows the P0402 code, it means the ECU has detected the following problem:

"Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected"

Although this is a standardized OBD2 code, the symptoms and the location of the faulty sensor can vary depending on the exact model of your BMW (year, engine type, etc).

Other frequent faults detected in BMW:

P0420 P0300 P0171 P0401 P0141 P0430 P0113 P0455 P0301 P0302 P0303 P0304 P0135 P0442 P0172

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