Question on Engine Code

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Question on Engine Code
katfish avatar
katfish
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We are try to figure out what would cause the computer to throw this code, Insufficient EGR Flow on a 4.3 S-10, Thinkin it might me Carbon if you know please help.

bodydropped85 avatar
bodydropped85
+1y
whats hte code number? also what year/trans s10?
katfish avatar
katfish
+1y
01 Auto, Code number is P-0401

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bodydropped85
+1y
DTC P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Flow Insufficient
id check to see if the egr tube is clogged or its just not working at all. converter could be culprit to.
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michael bryan
+1y
check the pintle in the egr valve to see if its stuck or if there is carbon keeping it open. Also when the valve is off get someone to start it up to make sure you have good vacuum if the engine revs up high you have good vacuum and i would replace the valve.