DTC P0401: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected [08/2015 - 08/2018]: Procedure

1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
3. Turn the Techstream on.
4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
5. Read the DTCs.
   RESULT
   
   

   Result	Proceed to
   DTC P0401 is output	A
   DTC P0401 and other DTCs are output	B

   HINT: 

   If any DTCs other than P0401 are output, perform troubleshooting for those DTCs first.

Result: 

B 

GO TO DTC CHART 

(Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2016 - 08/2017] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2017 - 08/2019] )

Result: 

A 

See step  2

1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.

   HINT: 

   • When performing the Active Test, make sure the shift lever is in P or N.
   • The A/C switch and all accessory switches should be off.
3. Turn the Techstream on.
4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the EGR Step Position.
5. Confirm that Throttle Idle Position is ON and check the engine idling condition and the value of MAP in the Data List while performing the Active Test.

   HINT: 

   • Do not leave the EGR valve open for 10 seconds or more during the Active Test.
   • Be sure to return the EGR valve to step 0 when the Active Test is completed.

   OK

   MAP and idling condition change in response to EGR step position as follows.

   Standard

   -	EGR Step Position (Active Test)
   	Step 0	Step 0 to 30
   Idling condition	Steady idling	Idling changes from steady to rough idling or engine stalls
   MAP (Data List)	-	MAP value is at least 10 kPa (75 mmHg) higher than when EGR valve is fully closed

Result: 

NG 

See step  4

Result: 

OK 

See step  3

1. Confirm that there are no deposits on the EGR valve.
2. Confirm that the EGR valve is closed.

   OK

   There are no deposits and the valve is closed.

Result: 

OK 

See step  5

Result: 

NG 

See step  4

1. Replace the EGR valve assembly (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] ).

   HINT: 

   Perform "Inspection After Repairs" after replacing the EGR valve assembly (Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2015 - ] ).

Result: 

NEXT 

See step  5

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

1. Check for exhaust leaks at each connection point.
2. Check for cracks, damage and blockage of the pipes between the intake manifold converter and EGR valve assembly.

   HINT: 

   This check may require the removal of components.

3. Check for blockage due to deposits in the EGR valve and pipes.

   OK

   No deposits.

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS 

Result: 

OK 

See step  6

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

1. Check for exhaust leaks at each connection point.
2. Check for cracks, damage and blockage of the pipes between the exhaust manifold converter and EGR valve assembly.

   HINT: 

   This check may require the removal of components.

3. Check for blockage due to deposits in the EGR valve and pipes.

   OK

   No deposits.

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS 

Result: 

OK 

See step  7

1. Check for blockage in the EGR cooler assembly.

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE EGR COOLER ASSEMBLY 

(Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] )

Result: 

OK 

See step  8

1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
3. Turn the Techstream on.
4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / MAP.
5. Read the MAP value.

   Standard

   Switch Condition	Techstream Display
   Engine switch on (IG)	80 to 110 kPa (600 to 825 mmHg)

Result: 

OK 

See step  11

Result: 

NG 

See step  9

1. Check the intake system for vacuum leaks (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 ).

   OK

   No leaks in intake system.

   HINT: 

   Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the intake system (Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2015 - ] ).

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM 

Result: 

OK 

See step  10

1. Replace the manifold absolute pressure sensor (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] ).

Result: 

NEXT 

See step  11

1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
3. Turn the Techstream on.
4. Clear the DTCs (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2015 - ] ).
5. Turn the engine switch off and wait for 30 seconds.
6. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
7. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.

   HINT: 

   The A/C switch and all accessory switches should be off.

8. Drive the vehicle at 60 km/h (37 mph) for 5 minutes or more.
9. Idle the engine for 30 seconds or more.
10. Drive the vehicle at 60 km/h (37 mph).
    WARNING:

    Strictly observe speed limits and traffic laws when performing the confirmation drive pattern.

11. Perform fuel cut operation for 5 seconds or more with the accelerator pedal fully released.

    HINT: 

    If the deceleration was not completed, perform the Confirmation Driving Pattern again.

12. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending.
13. Read the pending DTCs.
14. If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.

    HINT: 

    If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.

15. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
16. Input the DTC: P0401.
17. Check the DTC judgment result.
    RESULT
    
    

    Techstream Display	Description
    NORMAL	DTC judgment completed System normal
    ABNORMAL	DTC judgment completed System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE	DTC judgment not completed Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
    N/A	Unable to perform DTC judgment Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

Result: 

NEXT 

END