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PowertrainP0401

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Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected

41 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: EGR: exhaust gas recirculation, which cuts harmful gases · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system is flowing less exhaust gas than the engine computer expects, usually because of carbon build-up.

2Common causes

  1. Clogged EGR passages or valve
  2. Faulty EGR valve
  3. Leaking or blocked EGR pipe
  4. Faulty EGR position sensor
  5. Carbon build-up in the intake manifold

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Usually safe to drive. Rough idling, pinging, or failed emissions tests can follow; have it checked before an inspection.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 41

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0401Exhausted Gas Recirculation (EGR) flow too low BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected SAEPowertrain
BMWP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation Insufficient Detected BrandPowertrain
BYDP0401EGR flow insufficient BrandPowertrain
CheryP0401EGR flow insufficient BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP0401Implausible Data Received From ECM/PCM BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Stuck BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0401EGR function failed BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0401EGR flow insufficient BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0401EGR flow insufficient BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0401Zaznana nezadostna pretok EGR 'A' BrandPowertrain
FiatP0401Implausible data received from ECM/PCM BrandPowertrain
FordP0401MIL ON, DTC BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0401EGR Flow Insufficient BrandPowertrain
GMP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation(EGR) Flow Insufficient BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0401EGR flow insufficient BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0401EGR flow insufficient BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Flow Incorrect BrandPowertrain
HondaP0401NOTE: If the monitor of is not executed in this drive cycle, this parameter will show "0%" BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Performance BrandPowertrain
MazdaP0401MIL ON, DTC BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0401EGR flow Insufficient BrandPowertrain
NissanP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected SAEPowertrain
OpelP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation(EGR) Flow Insufficient BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0401EGR function failed BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0401EGR flow Insufficient BrandPowertrain
SaabP0401Abgasrückführung (EGR) unzureichende Flussrate BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0401Passenger airbag Leakage to plus on squib BrandPowertrain
SubaruP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected SAEPowertrain
SuzukiP0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation 'A' Flow Insufficient Detected BrandPowertrain
SWM MotorP0401EGR flow is insufficient BrandPowertrain
TataP0401EGR Valve Blocked Closed BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0401Switch, key or wiring harness failure (degraded start) BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0401EGR system: insufficient flow; Short to ground BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0401 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiP040100If exhaust gas re-circulation rate is below set-point, ECM sets DTC. This fault might be caused by clogged EGR cooler and leakage on intake/exhaust manifold BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP040100Exhaust gas recirculation flow insufficient detected BrandPowertrain

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