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Chevrolet captiva, also known as Holden Captiva, Opel/Vauxhall Antara or GM Daewoo Windstorm, based on different markets. This compact SUV was produced from year 2006 to 2018 with different variants of petrol and diesel engines. From 2006 to 2010, which was the early first generation. And the most common diesel engine used was the 2.0 VCDI RA 420 from VM Morori equipped with EDC16C39 ECU. Further the facelifted version from year 2011 to 2016 models had a 2.2 VCDI GM Z22D1 engine, equipped with Delphi DCM3.7 ECU.
Chevrolet captiva first facelifted version
Chevrolet Captavia DCM3.7 ECU
Common Emission related fault codes
- P0400: EGR system malfunction (general plausibility fail)
- P0401: EGR flow too low (valve stuck / clogged)
- P0402: EGR flow too high (valve stuck open)
- P0403: EGR actuator control circuit
- P0404: EGR position not following command
- P0405: EGR position signal too low
- P0406: EGR position signal too high
- P0407: EGR position intermittent
- P0409: EGR position sensor circuit
- P2141: EGR throttle control circuit malfunction
- P2457: EGR cooler efficiency below threshold
- P2458: EGR cooler bypass actuator fault
- P1403: EGR control performance fault
- P1404: EGR closed position performance
- P1405: EGR position sensor circuit
- P1482: EGR cooling system fault
- P2002: DPF efficiency below threshold (soot load too high)
- P242F: DPF restriction – ash/soot accumulation
- P2463: DPF soot accumulation (severe loading)
- P244A: DPF differential pressure too low (sensor / pipe issue)
- P244B: DPF differential pressure too high
- P2452: DPF pressure circuit
- P2453: DPF pressure sensor range/performance
- P2463: Soot accumulation
- P2004: Swirl flaps stuck open
- P2006: Swirl flaps stuck closed
- P2015: Swirl position sensor range/performance
- P2075: Intake manifold tuning valve control
Best ECU tuning tools to read DCM3.7 of Chevrolet Captiva
- ALIENTECH KESS3 (OBD/ Boot)
- ALIENTECH KESSV2 (OBD)
- MAGICMOTORSPORT FLEX (OBD/ Bench/ Boot)
- DIMSPORT NEW GENIUS (OBD)
- CMD FLASH (OBD/ Bench/ Boot)
ECU solutions for Chevrolet Captiva
The first generation of Chevrolet Captiva has EGR system, DPF system and Swirl flaps to meet the emission regulation.
Before reading the file make sure to use a diagnostic tool or scanner and read all the solution related DTCs.
DPF Removal solution
- Read the file with a compatible tool in OBD/Bench/Boot depending on your tool compatibility
- Upload your file on your dashboard
- You can receive your file within 20 minutes
- Note: before writing the file make sure to do a forced regeneration.
- Write the file back on the ECU, using the same reading method and clear fault codes.
EGR Removal solution
- Read the file with a compatible tool in OBD/Bench/Boot depending on your tool compatibility
- Upload your file on your dashboard
- You can receive your file within 20 minutes
- Note: In order for the solution to work, the EGR actuator plug must be disconnected
- Write the file back on the ECU, using the same reading method and clear fault codes.
Swirl flaps removal solution
- Read the file with a compatible tool in OBD/ Bench/ Boot depending on your tool compatibility
- Upload your file on your dashboard
- You can receive your file within 20 minutes
- Note: In order for the solution to work, the Swirl flaps actuator plug must be disconnected
- Write the file back on the ECU, using the same reading method and clear fault codes.
Location of sensors and actuators
Further we located sensors and actuators to find them easier
On the Captiva diesel 2.2 the EGR valve is located rear of the engine bay, mounted near the intake manifold
EGR valve actuator plug
The swirl flaps actuator is mounted outside of the intake manifold on the front side of the engine.
Chevrolet Captiva Online DPF, EGR, DTC and Swirl flaps Off Service and Pricing:
NinjaRemap offers DPF , EGR and Swirl flaps delete services for Chevrolet captiva. This service is provided only where DPF, EGR and Swirl flaps removal is legally permitted, and for vehicles authorized for such modifications, including racing cars, off-road vehicles, track cars, and certain fleet vehicles.
At NinjaRemap EGR and DPF removal can be carried out entirely online. Simply read your original ECU file using a compatible flashing tool and send it to us through our ECU tuning service on the website or via WhatsApp. You will receive your modified file in less than 20 minutes.
We will perform the DPF, EGR and swirl flaps removal and, if required, also remove any related or unrelated fault codes (DTCs). The total cost for all these services, including a 30-day warranty, is only $65.
Send us your file today and get started!

