Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0401 Fiat
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0401 Fiat definition:
EGR stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation. It is part of the vehicle emmissions system, and is used to reduce combustion temperature and pressure to control Oxides of Nitrogen. There are generally three parts to the EGR system: the EGR valve, an actuator solenoid, and a differential pressure sensor EGR (DPFE). These things work together to deliver the correct amount of recirculation based on engine temperature, load, etc. The P0401 Fiat code means that OBD detected an insufficient amount of EGR.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0401 Fiat
You may notice drivability problems such as pinging (a.k.a. pre-ignition knock) when the engine is under load or the vehicle is at higher speeds. There may also be other symptoms.
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0401 Fiat
A code P0401 Fiat most likely means one or more of the following has happened: ?The DPFE (differential pressure feedback EGR) sensor is faulty and needs to be replaced ?There is a blockage in the EGR (tube), most likely carbon buildup ?The EGR valve is faulty ?The EGR valve may not be opening due to a lack of vaccuum
Possible Solutions
In fixing this code, it is quite common for people to just replace the EGR valve only to have the OBD code return. The EGR valve is not always the culprit. ?Use a vacuum pump and pull the EGR valve open while monitoring engine RPM’s & DPFE voltage. There should be a noticable difference in RPM’s with the EGR open ?Clean out the EGR valve and/or tubing to remove deposits ?Check the voltage at the DPFE, compare to specified values (refer to a repair manual for your specific model) ?Replace the DPFE sensor (with a good quality / OEM one) ?Replace the EGR valve
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Fiat:
2013 Fiat Viaggio,2013 Fiat Strada,2013 Fiat Panda UK Version,2013 Fiat Panda Trekking,2013 Fiat Panda 4×4,2013 Fiat Panda,2013 Fiat 500S,2013 Fiat 500L,2013 Fiat 500C Abarth,2012 Fiat Punto,2012 Fiat Palio,2012 Fiat Freemont AWD,2012 Fiat Freemont,2012 Fiat 695 Abarth Maserati Edition,2012 Fiat 500 Abarth,2011 Fiat Uno,2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth esseesse,2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth,2011 Fiat Idea,2011 Fiat Bravo,2011 Fiat 500 Sport,2011 Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato Concept,2011 Fiat 500C Abarth esseesse,2011 Fiat 500C Abarth,2010 Fiat Uno Cabrio Concept,2010 Fiat Sedici,2010 Fiat Punto Evo,2010 Fiat Doblo Cargo,2010 Fiat Doblo,2010 Fiat 500 Abarth R3T,2010 Fiat 500C,2009 Fiat Grande Punto Natural Power,2009 Fiat Fiorino Qubo,2009 Fiat 695 Abarth Tributo Ferrari,2009 Fiat 500 Barbie Concept,2009 Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse,2009 Fiat 500 Abarth Assetto Corse,2009 Fiat 500 Abarth,2008 Fiat Portofino Concept,2008 Fiat Panda Cross,2008 Fiat Grande Punto Abarth,2008 Fiat Grande Punto,2008 Fiat Fiorino,2008 Fiat Croma,2008 Fiat Bravo 1.6 Multijet 16v,2008 Fiat 500,2007 Fiat Panda 100HP,2007 Fiat Linea,2007 Fiat Grande Punto Abarth S2000,2007 Fiat Grande Punto Abarth Preview,2007 Fiat Bravo,2006 Fiat Ulysse,2006 Fiat Sedici,2006 Fiat Panda Multi Eco Concept,2006 Fiat Panda Cross,2005 Fiat Panda Alessi,2005 Fiat Panda 4×4 1.3 Multijet,2005 Fiat Oltre Concept,2005 Fiat Idea,2005 Fiat Grande Punto,2005 Fiat Doblo Cargo,2005 Fiat Doblo,2005 Fiat Croma,2005 Fiat 600 50th,2004 Fiat Trepiuno Concept,2004 Fiat Strada Malibu,2004 Fiat Stilo M.Y. 1.9 Multijet 5door,2004 Fiat Seicento,2004 Fiat Punto Rally,2004 Fiat Panda 4×4,2004 Fiat Multipla,2004 Fiat Idea 5terre Concept,2003 Fiat Strada,2003 Fiat Punto Sporting,2003 Fiat Punto Rally,2003 Fiat Punto Natural Power,2003 Fiat Punto Dynamic,2003 Fiat Punto Active,2003 Fiat Panda Emotion,2003 Fiat Panda Dynamic,2003 Fiat Panda Actual,2003 Fiat Panda,2003 Fiat Marrakech Concept,2003 Fiat Idea 1.9 Multijet Dynamic,2003 Fiat Idea 1.4 16v Emotion,2003 Fiat Idea,2003 Fiat Barchetta First Class of Alviero Martini,2003 Fiat Barchetta,2002 Fiat Ulysse Emotion 2.0 16v,2002 Fiat Ulysse 2.0 JTD,2002 Fiat Ulysse,2002 Fiat Stilo Multi Wagon Dynamic,2002 Fiat Stilo Multi Wagon Actual,2002 Fiat Stilo Multi Wagon,2002 Fiat Stilo Dynamic,2002 Fiat Stilo Active,2002 Fiat Stilo Abarth,2002 Fiat Stilo,2002 Fiat Simba Concept,2002 Fiat Palio Weekend,2002 Fiat Palio,2002 Fiat Multipla,2002 Fiat Albea,2001 Fiat Doblo
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