It is a normally open valve. The ECM closes it by applying 12VDC.
Usually related to the evaporative system leak in your vehicle. Possibly just a loose or defective gas cap but might involve a leak or valve problem in the evap system.
The 2003 Pontiac Montana EGR valve is located on the firewall. The valve will be on the driver side of the firewall.
the seal on the valve cover needs to be replaced. my 2000 neon had the same problem. I replaced the seals in the valve cover and it fixed the problem. The kit came with the seals for the spark plugs.
It does not have a pcv valve. The system uses a fixed orifice in the rear elbow on the valve cover.It does not have a pcv valve. The system uses a fixed orifice in the rear elbow on the valve cover.
This code indicates a problem with the EGR valve's pintle position. The EGR Valve's pintle could just be stuck in which case the problem could be fixed by cleaning the EGR valve. If the EGR valve is electronically controlled or cleaning the valve does not fix the problem, you will most likely have to replace the EGR Valve. Keep in mind that the EGR valve relies on inputs from other sensors to determine the pintle position. If one of these other sensors is not operating correctly, it could be giving you a false P1406 error code.
e.g.r. valve replacement fixed mine. symptoms where rough idle and "surged".
MAKE CAR MAKES THE SAME NOISE AND REPLACING THE PVC VALVE FIXED THE PROBLEM
I had this problem on my Escape. I removed the EGR valve and noticed that a piece of trash was stuck in the valve keeping it from closing and causing this vacuum leak. I took a screw driver and opened the valve to remove the trash. This fixed it.
Sometimes a leaking valve cover gasket can be fixed by simply retorquing the bolts to their proper torque. If that doesn't solve the problem, the gasket will have to be replaced as per your engine manufacturer's specifications.
It is probably your EGR valve causing the check engine light. I recently bought a used 1997 Toyota Celica and had this exact problem. The new valve cost approximately $85 and fixed the problem right away.
Same problem on my 1998 GMC Safari in 2003. I had the valve body in the transmission updated at a transmission shop. $368.88 and the problem has been fixed for the last 4 years.