Depends on what its on. Most of the time that code indicates your EGR valve is bad and needs to be replaced. If its on a diesel engine, there is also a procedure call an "EGR delete" that will actually increase your horsepower and fuel efficiency. But your emissions might not pass e-check ???
You lucked out-it's just a bad egr valve.
Trouble code P0401 means: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected replace the EGR valve Trouble code P0446 means: Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit
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OBD 0445 indicates a short in the emission control purge valve.OBD 0445 indicates a shorted emission control purge valve.
That's your EGR valve flow is insufficient. Replace the EGR valve.
P0401- Exhaust Gas Recirculation insufficient flow. Probably need to clean or replace your EGR valve located on the back of your intake.
The evaporator emission system control valve on the 1996 Mercury Cougar is located on the left side of the car. It is in the passenger side headlight area.
Emission parts contain a number of things such as; spark plugs/wire, O2 sensor, pcv valve, vapor canisters, MAP sensor idle control valve, etc
I have a 2000 VW Passat. I need to locate the Evaporative Emission system pure control valve circuit. Any info would be appreciated
Dodge was able to meet the emission requirements with out an EGR valve. Nothing replaced it.
how do you clean a egr valve on a vauxhall zafira 1.6
Insufficient EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve. Suggest you replace the valve.