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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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Question Lx 450

I went to AutoZone because the check engine light was on.
The code ----------P0401.

The PCM ghas determined that there is unsufficient flow in the exhaust gas recirculation system.

Can somone tell me how to replace and/or clean.
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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um, i would go to the dealer, i am definitely that handy...... NOT!
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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The easiest solution would be to have someone check/replace the EGR valve and/or the Vacuum Switching Valve.

your code indicates one of the following problems:
EGR valve stuck closed.
EGR Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV).
EGR VSV open circuit.
EGR valve position sensor open or short circuit.
EGR valve position sensor.
ECM.
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