Code P0401

SXYXC

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Insufficient EGR Flow

please explain and how do i fix the problem...

I cleaned my maf today, and after about 45 min of driving this is what i got.. but the car does run better, and doesn't eat as much fuel--so far..

but i think its because i cleaned my maf i got this code right??

 

fobra559

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• Dec 19, 2007

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Try cleaning out the EGR valve and the tubing to remove deposits, this might help.

 

SXYXC

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i am somewhat smart on cars, but i still need help.. can someone show me a pic of where the EGR valve is.. that would help so much...

and for cleaning those can i use the air from our compressor?

 

fobra559

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SXYXC said:

i am somewhat smart on cars, but i still need help.. can someone show me a pic of where the EGR valve is.. that would help so much...

and for cleaning those can i use the air from our compressor?

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Some carb cleaner can do the trick, then blow it out with the air compressor, just make sure to keep it away from the electrical connectors.

 

SXYXC

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okay thanks

 

fobra559

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np

 

lazerred02

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SXYXC said:

i am somewhat smart on cars, but i still need help.. can someone show me a pic of where the EGR valve is.. that would help so much...

and for cleaning those can i use the air from our compressor?

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If you are looking at the engine from the front of the car it is on the right side of the Upper Plenum.

 

2000fordstanggt

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this, just like the iac, needs to just be replaced eventually. i cleaned mine and the code went away, for awhile, when it came on again i just bought a new one and noticed much better fuel economy. i bought mine from autozone, though im not sure if this would be a part you'd wanna get from the dealer only or not.

 

2000fordstanggt

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heres the egr, if you didnt already know. sorry the circle is kinda hard to see.

 

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SXYXC

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thanks guys, yeah i was going to clean it for right now... then in jan i was going to buy a new one when i actually have money..

and thanks for the pic. your engine looks nice...
but i read on google that it was beside your plenum so i looked and figured it out..
But thanks for all the help guys