P0401 Error Code - What does really it mean?
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10-16-2007, 07:59 AM
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10-16-2007, 08:10 AM
I am not positive about this particular engine but, I believe it means that the passage that circulates exhaust gas back to the intake is partially blocked with carbon and restricting the flow of exhaust gas. The passage needs to be cleaned. I am sure some persons familiar with this engine will chime in and tell you how to clean it. You can also do a search on cleaning egr and probably find out how to do it.
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10-16-2007, 11:15 AM
Yea, make sure you get the right one - I think you might have that funky lookin one in that model year. Theres three types.
Find yours on the truck . Grab the part # off it. The series/type # is sectioned in the middle. Before and after #'s won't matter ..
The dealership will cross reference the number- that's where you want to purchase a new one at anyway. Just make sure you give them the part # yourself so you end up with the right one. If you just say you need a DPFE sensor , you might end up with the other type - that's happened in the past..
NOTE: Your problem could be in the throttle body ports as well- the EGR port has been known to partially clog - enough to effect flow..
Oh !! Thanks for the complement Bubba ( :
Find yours on the truck . Grab the part # off it. The series/type # is sectioned in the middle. Before and after #'s won't matter ..
The dealership will cross reference the number- that's where you want to purchase a new one at anyway. Just make sure you give them the part # yourself so you end up with the right one. If you just say you need a DPFE sensor , you might end up with the other type - that's happened in the past..
NOTE: Your problem could be in the throttle body ports as well- the EGR port has been known to partially clog - enough to effect flow..
Oh !! Thanks for the complement Bubba ( :
Last edited by jbrew; 10-16-2007 at 11:33 AM.
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