VOLVO
ECM-P042F00 - Exhaust Gas Recirculation A Control Stuck Closed. General Failure Information. No sub type information
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
12 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V50 (2004–2013), V60 (2011–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–)
Show models by year and engine (41)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2011–2013Engine D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2011Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2012–2013All engines except: B5254T7
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011Engine D4162T, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013–2014Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T23 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009Engine D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine D4164T, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine D4164T, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013–2014Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2014Engine D4162T, D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine D4162T, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2014Engine D4162T, D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015Engine D4162T, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011Engine D4162T, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2012Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2013Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17, D82PHEV only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17, D82PHEV only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17, D5244T23, D82PHEV, D87PHEV only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009Engine D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine D4164T, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine D4164T, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014Engine D4162T, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T11, B5204T9, B6304T4, D4204T5
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2013All engines except: B4204T7, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17, D5244T23 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2012–2013All engines except: B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
What does this fault code mean?
The code states that the EGR valve has jammed in the closed position. The ECM compares the position sensor value with a desired value and sets the code when the valve does not move as it should.
Possible causes
- Leak in the fresh air part
- Damaged position sensor
- Damaged EGR valve
- Signal cable shorted to supply voltage
- Ground cable open or shorted to supply voltage
- EGR valve sticks from dirt or soot
What you can do
- 1If you have a diagnostic tool, start the engine and read the fault status and the EGR valve position
- 2Check that the fresh air part does not let air in
- 3Clean the EGR valve of dirt and soot if it is sticking
- 4Check that the connectors to the position sensor and the EGR valve are firmly seated
- 5Use a multimeter to see whether the ground cable to the EGR valve has a break or voltage on it
- 6If the fault remains, have a workshop check the EGR valve and the position sensor
Symptoms you may notice4
- The engine does not start, at times that are unclear or all the time
- The idle is uneven
- The car performs poorly and lacks power
- The Check engine (malfunction indicator) light comes on or behaves abnormally
What the fault can affect3
- EGR control is lost
- Burning of soot particles does not take place
- Engine torque is limited
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.