Traditional gasoline car fault

Search fault code and browse forum case posts.

Forum post list 169 total topics
9

1998 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L P0401 EGR Valve Issue: No Flow Despite Power Supply

I have a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu with a 3.1L engine and a linear EGR valve. Recently, the SES light came on, and the only fault code detected was P0401 — indicating an insufficien...

98 malibu | P0401
2006-06-26
4 comments
2

2000 Ford Expedition P0401 Code: Causes, Fixes & Common Solutions

My 2000 Ford Expedition with 107,000 miles is showing a P0401 fault code — EGR Flow Insufficient Detected. All original components and no major repairs have been done yet. I'm l...

2000 EXPEDITION | P0401
2006-06-19
5 comments
1

1997 Chevrolet Malibu P0401 Code Fix: EGR Passage Blockage Solution

1997 Chevrolet Malibu with 97,000 miles I've documented this common issue and repair for fellow owners to avoid costly diagnostic visits. For several months, my Malibu was displ...

1997 Malibu | P0401
2006-06-13
1 comments
2

P0401 and P0402 Fault Diagnosis: 2000 Ford Taurus 24 Valve DOHC V6

The check engine light on my 2000 Ford Taurus with a 24-valve DOHC V6 engine has come on. After using an OBD2 scan tool, I received both P0402 (excessive EGR flow) and later P04...

2000 Ford Taurus | P0401
2006-06-12
4 comments
9

1999 Ford Windstar 3.8L with O2 Sensor and DPF Emissions Codes: Diagnosing 0401, 0171, and 0172 After Intake Manifold Repair

I recently completed a full intake manifold gasket replacement on my 1999 Ford Windstar with the 3.8L engine at approximately 104,000 miles about one month ago. This repair succ...

99 3.8L Windstar | P0171
2006-06-06
11 comments
9

1999 Honda Accord P0420 and P0401: Fixing EGR Flow Issues Without Replacing Catalytic Converter

I'm having trouble passing emissions tests due to two ECU fault codes on my 1999 Honda Accord: - P0420: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) - P0401: Insufficient...

99 accord | P0401
2006-06-02
1 comments
9

Ford Expedition 98 - Help with P0135, P0455, and P0401 OBD2 Codes

I own a 1998 Ford Expedition. The engine was previously driven for 190,000 miles on the old unit. Now I'm experiencing check engine light issues with three diagnostic trouble co...

98 Exp | P0135
2006-04-24
1 comments
1

P0401 EGR Fault on 1998 Mercury Sable 24V: Diagnosis and Fix Guide

I'm encountering OBD-II diagnostic code P0401, which indicates insufficient EGR flow on my 1998 Mercury Sable with a 24V engine. I've already replaced the oxygen sensors, as tha...

1998 Mercury Sable 24V | P0401
2006-04-23
2 comments
9

P0401 on 96 grand prix

I'm having trouble with a code p0401.....EGR flow insufficient on my 96 grand prix. I cleaned the intake and changed the EGR valve, but it still comes on . I'm hoping someone mi...

96 Grand Prix | P0401
2006-04-17
19 comments
P

P0401, P1359, P0420 Fault Codes on 1997 Honda Prelude - How to Fix and Reset

My 1997 Honda Prelude has triggered three check engine light codes: P0401 (EGR Flow Insufficient), P1359 (Manufacturer-Specific DTC), and P0420 (Catalyst Efficiency Below Thresh...

PRULUDE 97 | P0401
2006-04-13
15 comments
U

1997 Crown Victoria Emission Test Failure: Resolving P0136, P0161, P0401, P0402, P0304 Fault Codes

I own a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria and have failed two consecutive emission tests in Illinois. I've already replaced the EGR valve, two O2 sensors, spark plugs, and ignition wires...

Unknown | P0136
2006-04-06
2 comments
9

1999 Mercury Cougar P0171 P0174 P0401 and P1405: Causes and Repair Guidance

I brought my 1999 Mercury Cougar (V6) to a friend's shop, where their scanner detected the following OBD2 fault codes: - P0171: System too Lean (Bank 1) - P0174: System too Lea...

99 Mercury Cougar | P0171
2006-04-05
1 comments
9

1996 Toyota Tercel P0401 EGR Flow Insufficient - After Replacing EGR Valve and Modulator, Code Returns

I'm experiencing a persistent P0401 (EGR Flow Insufficient) fault code on my 1996 Toyota Tercel. Despite multiple attempts to clean the EGR valve and vacuum selector valve, and ...

96 toyota tercel | P0401
2006-03-20
2 comments
O

1996 Olds Silhouette Van P0401 Code: EGR Issues and O2 Sensor Behavior Explained

I own a 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette Van with a persistent P0401 code. I've already replaced both the MAP sensor and the EGR valve, but the check engine light returns within just ...

OLDS SILHOUETTE VAN | P0401
2006-03-09
5 comments
9

97 tracer P0401 p0402

97 mercury tracer, 100,000 miles. Check engine light is on, ewe have replaced gas cap, egr valve and the pressure sensor valve. P0401 = EGR flow insuffiecnt P0402 = EGR flow exc...

97 Tracer | P0401
2005-10-23
2 comments
1

1997 Chevrolet Lumina P0401 Code: Causes and Fixes After EGR Replacement

My 1997 Chevrolet Lumina is showing a P0401 diagnostic trouble code after I replaced the EGR valve. The check engine light returns once I clear the code. I've read that this cou...

1997 Chevrolet Lumina | P0401
2005-10-05
3 comments
Page 8 / 9 | 169 topics