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Exhaust gas recirculation: Returns a controlled portion of exhaust gas to the intake to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.

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EGR

Exhaust gas recirculation

Returns a controlled portion of exhaust gas to the intake to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.

Key point

P0401 alone does not prove a faulty valve: deposits, restricted passages, control or measurement faults are possible.

How this term is used in diagnostics

A component or system name does not prove that the part has failed. Read the complete code, symptoms and live data, then follow documentation for the exact engine and equipment.

Related OBD code examples

Examples for understanding the system, not a complete list or a diagnosis.

P0401P0402P2002

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Related terms

DPF →MAF →

Sources and further reading

  • HELLA — EGR ↗