Code P1406, EGR Valve Pintle Position - "S" & "T" Series 4.3L (VIN W) (1 Of 2): Notes

1995 Chevrolet Forward Control 4.3 Z, AutomaticSECTION Notes

Control module constantly monitors linear EGR valve pintle position sensor to ensure valve is responding properly to commands from control module.

NOTE: Test numbers refer to numbers on diagnostic chart.
  1. Checks for an EGR valve sticking partially open or an incorrect pintle position sensor feedback signal.
  2. Ensures control module is capable of controlling EGR pintle position and is reading pintle position feedback signal properly.
  3. Checks linear EGR high and low circuits.
RENDER: 1.0x

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