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P0401

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
- When the EGR solenoid switches from "OFF" to "ON" while the engine is running, EGR gas flows.
- The ECM or PCM checks how the EGR gas flow signal changes.

DTC SET CONDITIONS

Check Conditions
- At least twenty seconds have passed since the last monitor was complete.
- Engine coolant temperature is higher than 77 °C (141 °F).
- Engine speed is at between 1,000 and 1,650 or 910 and 1,650
r/min.
- Intake air temperature is higher than 5 °C (41 °F).
- Barometric pressure is higher than 76 kPa (11 psi).
- Vehicle speed is 5 km/h (3.1 mph) or 30 km/h (18.7 mph)
or more.
- At least ninety seconds have passed since manifold differential pressure sensor output voltage fluctuated 1.5 volts or more.
- The throttle valve is closed.
- Volumetric efficiency is lower than 18 or 28
percent.
- Monitoring time: 2 seconds.

Judgement Criteria
- The intake manifold pressure fluctuations are minimal. When the EGR solenoid is turned ON.
- Three monitors during one drive cycle

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set are:)
- EGR valve does not open.
- EGR control vacuum is too low.
- EGR solenoid failed.
- Open or shorted EGR solenoid circuit, or loose connector.
- Manifold differential pressure sensor failed.
- ECM failed.
- PCM failed.


DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools
MB991502: Scan Tool(MUT-II)

STEP 1. Check the EGR system

Q: Are there any abnormalities?

YES: Go to Step 2.

NO: Repair it. Then go to Step 3.




STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991502, check data list item 95: Manifold Differential Pressure Sensor.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"(OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502.

1. Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
2. Start the engine and run at idle.
3. Set scan tool MB991502 to the data reading mode for item 95, Manifold Differential Pressure Sensor.
4. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature: 80 °C to 96 °C (176 °F to 205 °F).
- Should be between 62 - 76 kPa at engine idling.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"(OFF) position.

Q: Is the sensor operating properly?

YES: Clean the EGR valve and EGR passage. Then go to Step 3.

NO: Refer to DTC P1400 - Manifold Differential Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction.

STEP 3. Test the OBD-II drive cycle.
1. Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to Procedure 5 - Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Monitor.
2. Check the diagnostic trouble code(DTC).

Q: Is the DTC P0401 is output?

YES: Retry the troubleshooting.

NO: The inspection is complete.