DTC P0400 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Malfunction
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
1. EGR valve
DTC DETECTING CONDITION
• While running at specified vehicle speed after engine warm-up
• During deceleration (engine speed high with closed throttle position
ON) in which fuel cut is involved, difference in intake manifold absolute
pressure between when EGR valve is opened at specified value and
when it is closed is larger or smaller than specified value.
✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ 2 driving cycle detection logic, monitoring once / 1 driving
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
WARNING:
• When performing a road test, select a place where there is no traffic or possibility of a traffic acci-
dent and be very careful during testing to avoid occurrence of an accident.
• Road test should be carried out with 2 persons, a driver and a tester, on a level road.
1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
Clear DTC with ignition switch ON, check vehicle and environmental condition for :
– Altitude (barometric pressure) : 2400 m, 8000 ft or less (560 mmHg, 75 kPa or more)
– Ambient temp. : –10 °C, 14 °F or higher
– Intake air temp. : 70 °C, 122 °F or lower
ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS 6-85
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• EGR valve or its circuit
• EGR passage
• ECM