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3.2CL & 3.2TL

  1. Perform PCM reset procedure. See PCM RESET PROCEDURE/CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Connect scan tool. Test drive vehicle with no electrical load. Decelerate gradually from 55 MPH for at least 5 seconds. If DTC P0401 does not reset, go to next step. If DTC P0401 resets, clean intake manifold EGR port and EGR passage with carburetor cleaner. Clean passage inside EGR valve with carburetor cleaner, or replace EGR valve.
  2. Turn ignition off. Disconnect EGR valve 6-pin connector. Using fused jumper wire, connect positive battery terminal to EGR valve 6-pin connector terminal No. 4 (Blue/Red wire). See Fig 1. See WIRING DIAGRAMS article. Repair as necessary. Start and idle engine. Using fused jumper wire connect negative battery terminal to EGR valve 6-pin connector terminal No. 6 (Black wire). If engine stalls or runs rough, problem is intermittent. System is okay at this time. If engine does not stall or run rough, clean intake manifold EGR port and EGR passage with carburetor cleaner. Clean passage inside EGR valve with carburetor cleaner, or replace EGR valve.
Fig 1: Identifying EGR Sensor Connector Terminals
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