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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 244 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 3.8L)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSDTC P1404: EGR CLOSED POSITION PERFORMANCECONDITIONS FOR SETTING DTC
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8
Conditions For Setting DTC
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Conditions For Setting DTC
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- The EGR position sensor parameter is 0.28 volt more than the EGR Learned Minimum Position parameter when the Desired EGR Position parameter is commanded to zero percent for 0.5 second.
- The EGR Position Sensor parameter is more than 40 percent and is steady for 0.5 second after a test failure and before the next test will be run.
- The conditions are met 4 times.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.