DTC P0400: EGR System Leak Detected

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

Check for a loose or damaged EGR pipe.
Is the EGR pipe OK?

YES -Go to step 2.

NO -Reconnect or replace the EGR pipe, then go to step 7.
Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
Test-drive under these conditions:
- Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 158°F(70°C)
- Transmission in D
- Vehicle speed at 25 mph (40 km/h) for 5 minutes or more
- Maintain the vehicle speed at 32 mph (50 km/h) and the engine speed between 1, 350-3, 000 rpm for 11 seconds or more with cruise control set
Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0400 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the HDS indicate FAILED?

YES -Go to step 5.

NO -If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for leakage between the EGR pipe and the EGR valve. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 3 and recheck.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
Replace the EGR valve (see EGR VALVE REPLACEMENT ).
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
Reset the PCM with the HDS.
Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
Test-drive under these conditions:
- Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 158°F(70°C)
- Transmission in D
- Vehicle speed at 25 mph (40 km/h) for 5 minutes or more
- Maintain the vehicle speed at 32 mph (50 km/h) and the engine speed between 1, 350-3, 000 rpm for 11 seconds or more with cruise control set
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0400 indicated?

YES -Check for leakage between the EGR pipe and the EGR valve, then go to step 1.

NO -Go to step 12.
Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0400 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the HDS indicate PASSED?

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated instep 11, go to the indicated DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING .

NO -If the HDS indicates FAILED, check for leakage between the EGR pipe and the EGR valve, then go to step 1. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 10.