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The code depends on the manufacturer. Get it to autozone and have it tested, they will give you a printout of the most probable causes. What kind of car and engine is it?

For a Ford, p0401 insufficient flow within the egr system. it is most likely then a dpfe sensor or a clogged passage in the egr system. cheap fix.

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