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DTC P0401: EGR Insufficient Flow

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 RPM (min -1 ) without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
  4. Do the EGR TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

    Is the result OK? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Go to step  7.

  5. Test-drive under these conditions:
    • Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 70 °C(158°F)
    • A/T in D position (M/T in 4th gear)
    • Drive at a steady speed between 88-120 km/h (55-75 mph) for at least 10 seconds
    • During the drive, decelerate (with the throttle fully closed) for 5 seconds
  6. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0401 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the screen indicate FAILED? 

    YES  -Remove the EGR plate (see INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), and clean the intake manifold port with throttle plate and induction cleaner, then go to step  9.

    NO  -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the EGR valve and the ECM/PCM. If the screen indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step  5 and recheck.

  7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  8. Replace the EGR valve (see EGR VALVE REPLACEMENT ).
  9. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  10. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
  11. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
  12. Test-drive under these conditions:
    • Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 70 °C (158 °F)
    • A/T in D position (M/T in 4th gear)
    • Drive at a steady speed between 88-120 km/h (55-75 mph) for at least 10 seconds
    • During the drive, decelerate (with the throttle fully closed) for 5 seconds
  13. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0401 indicated? 

    YES  -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the EGR valve and the ECM/PCM. If the connections are OK, go to step  15.

    NO  -Go to step 14.

  14. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0401 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the screen indicate PASSED? 

    YES  -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 13, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

    NO  -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the EGR valve and the ECM/PCM, then go to step  1. If the screen indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step  12.

  15. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE ECM/PCM ), or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ).
  16. Test-drive under these conditions:
    • Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 70 °C (158 °F)
    • A/T in D position (M/T in 4th gear)
    • Drive at a steady speed between 88-120 km/h (55-75 mph) for at least 10 seconds
    • During the drive, decelerate (with the throttle fully closed) for 5 seconds
  17. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTCs P0401 indicated? 

    YES  -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the EGR valve and the ECM/PCM. If the ECM/PCM was updated, substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ), then go to step  16. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, go to step  1.

    NO  -Go to step 18.

  18. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0401 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the screen indicate PASSED? 

    YES  -lf the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, replace the original ECM/PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 17, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

    NO  -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the EGR valve and the ECM/PCM. If the ECM/PCM was updated, substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ), then go to step  16. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, go to step  1. If the screen indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step  16.