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DTC P0400-00: Exhaust Gas Recirculation "A" Flow; DTC P0401-9C: Exhaust Gas Recirculation "A" Low / Insufficient Flow; DTC P0402-9B: Exhaust Gas Recirculation "A" High/Excessive Flow [11/2018 - 08/2020]: Procedure

  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0400-00, P0401-9C OR P0402-9B) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
    5. Read the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0400-00, P0401-9C or P0402-9B is output A
      DTC P0400-00, P0401-9C or P0402-9B and other DTCs are output B

      HINT: 

      If any DTCs other than P0400-00, P0401-9C or P0402-9B are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO DTC CHART 

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2019 - 08/2020]

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  2

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (INTAKE MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure
    5. Read the value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure.

      Standard

      Techstream Display Specified Condition
      Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure 80 to 110 kPa (11.6 to 15.95 psi)

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (CONTROL THE EGR STEP POSITION) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher.

      HINT: 

      The A/C switch and all accessories should be off.

    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the EGR Step Position / Data List / Engine Speed, Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure and Coolant Temperature.

      Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

      Active Test Display
      Control the EGR Step Position
      Data List Display
      Engine Speed
      Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure
      Coolant Temperature
    6. According to the display on the Techstream, compare the values of Data List item Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure before and while performing the Active Test.
      NOTE:
      • 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.
      • Do not open the EGR valve 30 steps or more during the Active Test.

      Standard

      The value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure changes according to the EGR valve step set by the Active Test.

      Data List Control the EGR Step Position (Active Test)
      Before Active Test
      (Engine idling)      		 0 Steps 0 to 30 Steps
      (Engine idling)
      Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure 20 to 40 kPa (2.9 to 5.8 psi) 20 to 40 kPa (2.9 to 5.8 psi)
      (EGR valve is fully closed)      		 Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure value is at least +10 kPa (1.45 psi) higher than when EGR valve is fully closed

      HINT: 

      While performing the Active Test, if the increase in the value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure is small, the EGR valve assembly may be malfunctioning.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Before performing the Active Test (while the engine is idling), the value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure is not between 20 to 40 kPa (2.9 to 5.8 psi). A
      When performing the Active Test to change the EGR valve step between 0 (EGR valve fully closed) and 30, the value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure changes less than 10 kPa (1.42 psi). B
      Other than above C

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  6

    Result: 

    C 

    See step  12

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM 
    1. Check the intake system for vacuum leaks.

      Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [02/2019 - 08/2020]

      OK

      No leaks from intake system.

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the intake system.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2019 - 08/2020]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. INSPECT EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the EGR valve assembly.

      Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - 08/2020]

    2. Check if the EGR valve is stuck open.

      OK

      EGR valve is tightly closed.

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the EGR valve assembly.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2019 - 08/2020]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - 08/2020]

  6. REPLACE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the EGR valve assembly.

      Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - 08/2020]

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the EGR valve assembly.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2019 - 08/2020]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  7

  7. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

    5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0400-00, P0401-9C OR P0402-9B) 
    1. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    2. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      All Readiness
    3. Input the DTC: P0400-00, P0401-9C or P0402-9B.
    4. Check the DTC judgment result.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NORMAL
      (DTCs are not output)      		 A
      ABNORMAL
      (DTC P0400-00, P0401-9C or P0402-9B is output)      		 B

    Result: 

    A 

    END 

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  9

  9. REPLACE EGR COOLER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the EGR cooler assembly.

      Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - 08/2020]

      HINT: 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  10

  10. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

    5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  11

  11. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0400-00, P0401-9C OR P0402-9B) 
    1. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    2. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      All Readiness
    3. Input the DTC: P0400-00, P0401-9C or P0402-9B.
    4. 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

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    END 

  12. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

    5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  13

  13. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0400-00, P0401-9C OR P0402-9B) 
    1. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    2. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      All Readiness
    3. Input the DTC: P0400-00, P0401-9C or P0402-9B.
    4. Check the DTC judgment result.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NORMAL
      (DTCs are not output)      		 A
      ABNORMAL
      (DTC P0400-00, P0401-9C or P0402-9B is output)      		 B

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the EGR valve assembly.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2019 - 08/2020]

    Result: 

    A 

    END 

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - 08/2020]

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