Fault Family
System: Powertrain (P-Codes)
2 SAE Codes
EGR Cooler Bypass Driver Overcurrent
Diagnostic & Technical Explanation
Code P2AA5 (EGR Cooler Bypass Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High Bank 1) sets when the driver circuit commanding the EGR cooler bypass valve on the named bank reports current or temperature beyond its safe operating limit, causing the ECM to shut the driver down before it overheats. This differs from a simple open/short fault - it means the driver is working but seeing a resistive load or a partially seized valve motor that draws excessive current. Common causes are a valve motor binding from carbon buildup, a partially shorted motor winding, or a marginal ground connection raising circuit resistance.
These 2 diagnostic trouble codes share one
detection mechanism and one repair path, which is why MechanicDB groups them into a single
authored fault family rather than repeating the same explanation 2 times.
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