Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: P0401 Egr Function
Dtc Description
DTC Description
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
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DTC |
CONSULT screen terms (Trouble diagnosis content) |
DTC detection condition |
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P0401 |
EGR A FLOW INSUFFICIENT (EGR "A" flow insufficient detected) |
Diagnosis condition |
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Signal (terminal) |
EGR volume control valve |
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Threshold |
When ECM detects that negative pressure variation in intake manifold is smaller than the variation corresponding to EGR valve opening in case of opening/closing EGR control valve in a condition fuel supply is cut. |
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Diagnosis delay time |
— |
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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EGR cooler clogged
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EGR pipe clogged
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Incorrect EGR pipe connection
FAIL-SAFE
Engine Control System
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Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode |
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Fail safe mode |
Nissan Sentra Vehicle behavior |
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Device fix mode |
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Idle Start/Stop System
Not applicable
Confirmation Procedure
Confirmation Procedure
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PRECONDITIONING
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 11 V at idle.
>>GO TO 2.
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PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
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Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
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Drive the Nissan Sentra vehicle at 80 km/h (50 MPH).
CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
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Release the accelerator pedal fully until the Nissan Sentra vehicle speed decreases to 40 km/h (25 MPH).
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Check 1st trip DTC.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?
YES >>Refer to DTC Diagnosis Procedure.
NO-1 >>To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to Intermittent Incident.
NO-2 >>Confirmation after repair: INSPECTION END
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Dtc Diagnosis Procedure
DTC Diagnosis Procedure
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CHECK EGR PASSAGE
Check the following parts for clogging and damage.
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EGR tube
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EGR hose
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EGR cooler
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >>GO TO 2.
NO >>Repair or replace malfunctioning part
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CHECK EGR VOLUME CONTROL VALVE VISUALLY
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Remove EGR volume control. Refer to Removal and Installation.
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Check if foreign matter is caught between the EGR volume control valve and the housing.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >>GO TO 3.
NO >>Repair or replace malfunctioning part.
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CHECK EGR COOLER VISUALLY
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Remove EGR cooler. Refer to Removal and Installation.
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Check if foreign matter is caught between the EGR cooler and the housing.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >>INSPECTION END
NO >>Repair or replace malfunctioning part.
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Symptom Table
Symptom Table
Note:
Perform the self-diagnosis with CONSULT before
the symptom diagnosis. Perform the trouble diagnosis if any DTC is
detected.
Symptom
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Preparation
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
The actual shape of the tools may differ from
those illustrated here.
Tool number
(TechMate No.)
Tool name
D ...
Stop Lamp
Component Inspection
Component Inspection
CHECK STOP LAMP 1
Ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect rear combination lamp (body side) connector
and high-mounted stop lamp connector. ...