P2413 on Renault
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Performance
P2413 on Renault vehicles indicates exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system performance. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Renault model — most commonly on Clio. P2413 is a generic powertrain code meaning the engine computer commanded the EGR valve to move but did not see the expected change in exhaust-gas flow — the system is responding, just not performing as designed. The EGR system routes a metered amount of exhaust back into the intake to lower combustion temperatures and cut NOx emissions, so when flow is wrong the computer flags a performance fault rather than a simple electrical one. Drivers typically notice a check-engine light along with rough idle, hesitation on acceleration, reduced power, and worse fuel economy; some diesels may drop into limp mode. The code is especially common on the Renault 1.5 dCi turbodiesel, where carbon-fouled EGR valves are a known weak point and the ECU's learned adaptation values must be reset after cleaning or replacing the valve, or the code returns. Ignoring it risks a failed emissions test, accelerating carbon buildup in the intake, and on diesels extra soot loading of the particulate filter. Typical repair costs on Renault range from $100 to $600, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P2413
- •Faulty or sticking EGR valve, usually from carbon buildup seizing the pintle (very common on Renault 1.5 dCi diesels)
- •Clogged EGR passages or intake ports restricting exhaust-gas flow
- •Faulty EGR valve position sensor giving incorrect feedback to the ECU
- •Open, shorted, or corroded wiring and connectors in the EGR valve circuit
- •ECU adaptation values not reset after EGR valve cleaning or replacement (frequent cause of the code returning on Renault dCi engines)
- •Exhaust leaks or vacuum-supply problems upstream of the EGR system
- •Failed EGR driver circuit inside the PCM/ECM (rare)
P2413 on Renault by Model
Renault Clio(1 issue)
- 1.5 dCi EGR Valve Sticking and Clogging2005-2012
The EGR valve on the 1.5 dCi clogs with soot and carbon, sticking open or closed — a fault so common on this engine that Renault specialists describe 1.5 dCis as suffering 'big time' with EGR problems, and Delphi published a dedicated repair guide for it. A valve stuck open causes rough running, black smoke, and hesitation; stuck closed it raises exhaust gas temperatures, which Honest John forum experts link to consequential turbo bearing failures. The fault commonly logs P2413 (EGR system performance) and recurs if the carbon-packed EGR housing is not also cleaned.
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What does P2413 mean on Renault?▼
P2413 stands for "Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Performance." P2413 is a generic powertrain code meaning the engine computer commanded the EGR valve to move but did not see the expected change in exhaust-gas flow — the system is responding, just not performing as designed. The EGR system routes a metered amount of exhaust back into the intake to lower combustion temperatures and cut NOx emissions, so when flow is wrong the computer flags a performance fault rather than a simple electrical one. Drivers typically notice a check-engine light along with rough idle, hesitation on acceleration, reduced power, and worse fuel economy; some diesels may drop into limp mode. The code is especially common on the Renault 1.5 dCi turbodiesel, where carbon-fouled EGR valves are a known weak point and the ECU's learned adaptation values must be reset after cleaning or replacing the valve, or the code returns. Ignoring it risks a failed emissions test, accelerating carbon buildup in the intake, and on diesels extra soot loading of the particulate filter. On Renault specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P2413 on Renault vehicles?▼
Common causes on Renault: Faulty or sticking EGR valve, usually from carbon buildup seizing the pintle (very common on Renault 1.5 dCi diesels), Clogged EGR passages or intake ports restricting exhaust-gas flow, Faulty EGR valve position sensor giving incorrect feedback to the ECU, Open, shorted, or corroded wiring and connectors in the EGR valve circuit, ECU adaptation values not reset after EGR valve cleaning or replacement (frequent cause of the code returning on Renault dCi engines). Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P2413 on a Renault?▼
Repair costs on Renault range from $100 to $600, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Renault models have P2413 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P2413 on 1 Renault model: Clio.