SOURCE: ford explorer 2002 v-8 code po401 low flow on obd-2
Replacement engine put in with 51000 miles and now the engine light is on and the speedometer goes from 50 to 0 and then jerks
SOURCE: Service engine code indicates EGR valve.
You could have a restriction in the egr ports. remove the valve. Plug the holes, start engine. 1 hole will be blowing out exhaust, the other will have large vacuum.
SOURCE: 1996 Mercury Sable with a
Before replacing anything else, it's important to clear the code before determining any more repairs are necessary. You can take the car to an autoparts store that features free diagnostic tests or you can disconnect the negative battery cable for 10 minutes to clear it. If after clearing the code P0401 still appears, then it comes down to 1 of 2 problems:
An illustration of both are found at the link below:
http://www.chiltonlibrary.com/content/images/9117/images/91174p58.gif
The DPFE is located at #1
The EGR is #2
Best of luck with your Sable.
Greg
SOURCE: Replacing EGR Valve on '00 Sonata 2.4L...Got a
Go to www.hmaservice.com and register( Vehicle by VIN). Afterward, you have access to shop manuals, service bulletins, wiring diagrams, etc. about your vehicle.
NOTE:.. EGR RESTRICTION POSSIBLE between exhaust manifold and EGR valve... check it out before replacing valve.... replacing the valve may not be the solution... having it properly diagnosed is!
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