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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1998ACHIEVA 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 1 (ENGINE CONTROLS - TESTS W/CODES - 2.4L)DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODESDTC P0401 - EGR SYSTEM INSUFFICIENT FLOWDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4
Diagnostic Procedures
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4SECTION Diagnostic Procedures
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Perform POWERTRAIN ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK , then go to next step.
- Start engine and allow it to idle. Using scan tool, command EGR valve to 50 percent. If engine stalls or runs rough, go to step 5). If engine does not stall or run rough, go to next step.
- Turn ignition off. Remove EGR valve. Inspect EGR valve, passages and pipe for restriction or damage. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step 5). If no problems are found, go to next step.
- Replace EGR valve. After repairs, go to next step.
- Disconnect negative battery cable for 10 seconds, then reconnect cable. Road test vehicle. Increase vehicle speed to 60 MPH, then release accelerator and allow vehicle to decelerate to 20 MPH. If Decel Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (EWMA) value is not greater than zero, return to step 3). If EWMA is greater than zero, go to next step.NOTE: For more information on Decel EWMA, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS.
- Using scan tool, select CLEAR INFO or CLEAR DTCS function to clear DTCs. Start engine and allow it to idle. Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature. Operate vehicle within conditions required for setting this DTC. Select SPECIFIC DTC function then enter DTC P0401. If scan tool indicates TEST RAN AND PASSED, go to next step. If scan tool does not indicate TEST RAN AND PASSED, repeat step 2).
- If any other DTCs are set, diagnose DTCs as necessary. If no other DTCs are set, no problem is indicated at this time.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.