Why does my EGR valve have a false p1404 code?
Possible reason (very likely) for the false P1404 code is that the plastic piston of the EGR valve position instrument (LVDT?) wears over time and starts reading a different position at valve closed than what it was when the EGR valve was first installed.
What is the DTC code for a Pontiac Grand Am?
Let us know in the Values & Prices Paid section! Pontiac Grand Am: DTC code P1404. Many GM built cars have a tendency to have the ‘Check Engine Soon’ light come on as a result of DTC code P1404. P1404 is described as EGR valve pintle stuck open, which in most cases is a false alarm.
How does the p0404 Pontiac exhaust gas recirculation work?
P0404 Pontiac Description. An Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system is used in order to lower Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) emission levels. The EGR system accomplishes this by feeding small amounts of exhaust gas back into the combustion chamber.
How to fix a problem with the EGR valve?
Disconnect the wire harness from the EGR valve. 2. Turn key ON and erase the trouble code (s) from the car’s computer AND TURN KEY OFF IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE SCANNER SAYS CODES HAVE BEEN ERASED. DO NOT TURN KEY ON BEFORE YOU RE-CONNECT EGR WIRE HARNESS. 3. Re-connect EGR wire harness and your problem should be fixed.
Possible reason (very likely) for the false P1404 code is that the plastic piston of the EGR valve position instrument (LVDT?) wears over time and starts reading a different position at valve closed than what it was when the EGR valve was first installed.
P0404 Pontiac Description. An Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system is used in order to lower Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) emission levels. The EGR system accomplishes this by feeding small amounts of exhaust gas back into the combustion chamber.
What are the results of the GM EGR valve test?
Check engine light (CEL) will be shining nice and bright. P0401 EGR System Flow Insufficient. P0403 EGR Solenoid Control Circuit. P0404 EGR Open Position Performance. P0405 EGR Position Sensor Circuit Low Voltage. Rough idle. Really bad gas mileage.
Let us know in the Values & Prices Paid section! Pontiac Grand Am: DTC code P1404. Many GM built cars have a tendency to have the ‘Check Engine Soon’ light come on as a result of DTC code P1404. P1404 is described as EGR valve pintle stuck open, which in most cases is a false alarm.