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Hello all,
I'm a new member and i dont know if this is the right place for this question or not. I have a 2001 ford escape and I keep getting a p0401 code. I have replaced the DPFE sensor and the EGR and I'm still getting the p0401 code. Now to add one more twist...it surges (almost dies) when I first start it for the day, but once it warms up, it runs like a top. I'm totaly lost, please HELP!
Hello all,
I'm a new member and i dont know if this is the right place for this question or not. I have a 2001 ford escape and I keep getting a p0401 code. I have replaced the DPFE sensor and the EGR and I'm still getting the p0401 code. Now to add one more twist...it surges (almost dies) when I first start it for the day, but once it warms up, it runs like a top. I'm totaly lost, please HELP!
Clean or replace your IAC valve, they are known for this problem(surging, etc). Did you replace the EGR valve itself?
Should one use something like pipe-cleaners from walmart to clean/clear them?
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did you verify the vacuum control is ok to the EGR? PCM electrical output to vac control solenoid, vac in/vac out of solenoid? EGR issue may be related to your cold-start issue
With the engine idling apply an extranal vacuum directly to the EGR valve. The engine should run rough/die. If not, the passage from the EGR valve to the intake is clogged.
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