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SOURCE: 2000 Honda Accord EGR Valve Error P0401
Jason,
-after you change the part you have to reset/clear the code
-this can be done by either:
(1) using the OBD2 code reader that Autozone used OR since option 2 (below) is very quick
(2) disconnecting the battery for about 30 seconds (this will delete
all codes/radio presets/etc) but it will also clear the 'check engine'
code
-this is what I do AFTER i write down my radio station presets :)
-hopefully the new EGR valve resolves your issue after you CLEAR the code
...but that code just means a an insufficient amount of Exhaust Gas
recirculation (pressure difference) used to keep the emissions in check
-if it comes back, then there are a few other fixes to try also
-let me know if you need further assistance
-please remember to rate me `fix-ya`if it works
thanks
SOURCE: exhaust recircuulation flow insufficient detected-p0401.
Can you give me a code number. Also the egr ports plug in the elbow the valve is bolted to. Remove the elbow and clean the ports.
SOURCE: P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient
check the metal line that comes off the exhaust and make sure it isnt plugged with carbon. also remove the egr and check the port and see it's clogged as well
SOURCE: FAILED EMISSIONS TEST P0401&P0420 CHECK
P0401 indicates that the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected. This can be because EGR is faulty . As you have replaced this then the problem must be with the vacuum line . EGR valve vacuum line which can be broken or blocked. The vacumn ine must bbe checked for leaks or any blocks using an vacumn pump connected the line.
P0420 indicates that the down stream oxygen sensor reading is not steady and it is connected with the code P0401.
SOURCE: ive got a 98 chevy lumina with a p0401 code ive
Did you have the engine scanned, or did you do it yourself? The reason I ask is, the code would need to be cleared after the new egr valve was installed. You would need to do another scan, and then clear the code with the scanner tool. If you tried to clear the light by removing power from the ECM, that would only clear the light from the dash temporarily. The code would still be present in the ECM memory which would cause the light to reappear.
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