So Im On The Parkway, Take exit 153 or 154 for clifton, then my TCS and Check Engine Light come on, of course I couldnt press the TCS button to turn the light back off. I turned the car off then back on and the TCS light was off but I could press the button to turn it on and off as I pleased. I went to Strauss to see if they could check the codes but they charge 85 which is wackk...Today is really warm out..first time in a while so idk it could be the heat fuckin with the sensors. What could be it? where can I go to check the Codes? Hopefully its not tranny cause im screwed. Maybe one of you fellow TL'rs has the code machine thingy and could help me out..would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

Normally when it's the tranny the D5 light blinks...At least mine did. Good luck.

Btw, advanced auto parts checks codes for free I think?

 

theres no advanced around here....my bro led me to this link so it doesnt sound too bad (Hopefully)

/forums/f47/check-engine-light-after-93k-miles-80299/


BTW No D5 Blinkage. Well its D4 To Me But Still No Blinkage ('99)

 

P0401

Definition: EGR System Fault
Causes:
1. Blocked Passage on EGR System
2. Failed EGR Valve
3. EGR Solenoid Faulty
4. Failed EGR Pressure Sensor
5. Failed EGR Position Sensor.

Gay.

Now what?

 

do the EGR port cleaning- inside the intake manifold- see the DIY, I think its pics are from a 99 no less!
Takes under 2 hours in total. Remove manifold- clean everything- reinstall- enjoy
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156252

 

 

Word Up Money!

 

hopefully this is easy, I have contacted orgnlprankster7 to see if he could help me out on this. What do I need to do this other than the tools. I see I might need a new gasget to raplace anything else I need? where Can I get this gasket.

 

??

 

All you need is simple tools and carb cleaner. Follow the DIY in the DIY thread and it will go easy.

 

so I could re-use the gaskets correct? I'm Just makin sure; dont want no trouble later on while im doing this.

 

you will be fine- just take pics of assembled parts in case~
read the DIY a few times- go look under your hood- remove top cover- go read DIY again- feel safer- now proceed

take your own set of digital pics with all the wires and hoses tagged with masking tape and a letter or number or alien symbolgy of your choosing -
so YOU can make sure 2 similar connectors are back on correct places and coolant lines are not run to VAC port- it has happened more than once!! Makes car run baddddd
Clean EGR makes car run gooooood

 

So Just To Make Sure......I know i keep askin I just want a straight answer (yes Or No) Do I need anything else other than EGR cleaner fluid stuff and some tools? Do I need any Gasgets to replace or anything of that nature?

 

no
just the carb cleaner and the basic tools listed in the DIY, omit the part where you install a Thermoblock spacer-
and dont take the studs out of the TB to put longer ones in!!

Just clean the egr ports that look like exhaust crud is plugging them

 

i noticed he was spraying the larger holes...6 of them...by the small EGR Port....I guess I should go at that too with the cleaner.

 

iirc the 6 are the egr ports, plus you want to spray out the intake runners and manifold as a whole

 

idk what the intake runners and manifold are at and Idk how to do it as a whole...

 

if you read the DIY you will know if its a job for you or a private shop to do.

 

Aaight

 

Do I spray the stuff in that EGR Port Too?



Or Just In Here


Also Why do I have to take these three things out...so the liquids could escape?

 

read the DIY- it tells all- and yes to let cleaner and crud out you remove the end plates
The egr ports are specific- dont randomly spray and hope!

 

So I attempted this today and I could not finish because the Throttle Body Did Not Want to Come Off....wtf If I pulled any harder the whole engine and motor and tranny would of just came out.

 

I laughed the whole time cause in the DIY it says "gently remove Throttle Body Assembly"

LOL Get The FUCK outta here.