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You have to find and fix the fault the code relates to , delete the code then test drive to make sure the code does not come back if it does the fault is not fixed.

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1998 ford f150 4.6 engine i have a computer code PO401

codes are OBDll and are available on line free
https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0401-obd-ii-trouble-code-exhaust-gas-recirculation-flow-malfunction-by-jay-safford
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Using my OBD II on 2000 honda prelude trouble codes PO401 & (PO401 pd) all reads MIL on, monitors, 1 INC, EVAP, 7 ready, MISFIRE, FUEL, COMP, CATLYST, 02 sensor, 02 HTR, EGR. Will be cleaning out EGR, BUT...

I would start with whatever is causing the misfire. That seems to be the core of your emissions codes. Putting all codes together it seems to be clogged injectors vacuum leak. Seems to be causing stalling too.
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Ok i have 3 code po401 andp1456 and p1491 and a smell like exhaust fume

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Code po401

A code P0401 most likely means one or more of the following has happened:
  • The DPFE (differential pressure feedback EGR) sensor is faulty and needs to be replaced
  • There is a blockage in the EGR (tube), most likely carbon buildup
  • The EGR valve is faulty
  • The EGR valve may not be opening due to a lack of vaccuum
Possible SolutionsIn fixing this code, it is quite common for people to just replace the EGR valve only to have the OBD code return. The EGR valve is not always the culprit.
  • Use a vacuum pump and pull the EGR valve open while monitoring engine RPM'sicon1.png & DPFE voltage. There should be a noticable difference in RPM's with the EGR open
  • Clean out the EGR valve and/or tubing to remove deposits
  • Check the voltage at the DPFE, compare to specified values (refer to a repair manual for your specific model)
  • Replace the DPFE sensor (with a good quality / OEM one)
  • Replace the EGR valve
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Service engine soon light flashes only under accelation obd code po401 car shakes and stumbles and has limited power

EGR is stuck open, but a flashing engine light can be a misfire code also detecting a rich condition, right back to the egr.
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OBD II code PO401 EGR Problem? Change Solenoid and pressure sensor; egr valve working good. Pressure sensor have 5 volt reference and ground; solenoide have 12 volt in red cable and negative is ok. Ford...

The EGR solenoid hardley ever goes out..Probably a flow problem,,If its the 4.2 its more than likely the EGR ports...Please list the engine..I may know what to tell you to fix it..
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Check engin light code po401 what does this mean.

P0401= Exhaust Gas Recirculation "A" Flow Insufficient Detected
for more info pls refer to this link http://www.obd-codes.com/p0401
this isn't really nothing major to worry about it just a emission code
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Ford explorer 2002 v-8 code po401 low flow on obd-2

Replacement engine put in with 51000 miles and now the engine light is on and the speedometer goes from 50 to 0 and then jerks
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