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Hi all,
I'm getting frustrated and need some help. Vehicle is 03 plate M13A (non VVT) with an engine light that comes on every few hundred miles, OBD reports codes P0400
I'm a little up against time to fix as it's my sons vehicle and he has a driving test booked soon (no warning lights allowed), so far I've
- Changed O2 sensor 1
- Changed O2 sensor 2 + cat (but reads a flat 1.275 volts)
- Changed IAC
- Changed EGR valve
- Cleaned PCV value
- Changed TPS (this now only read 13%-78%)
To be changed this weekend are sparks plugs / coil pack
When cold the car needs some revs to pull away otherwise stalls. Drives perfectly when warm except occasionally when ticking over can hunt a bit (maybe 700-1100rpm)
Is there anything I've missed or does anyone have any other good suggestions?
The P0400 code has a specific definition, from the Jimny FSM this is "EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION FLOW MALFUNCTION", and the possible causes are listed as ...
EGR valve or it's circuit
EGR passage
ECM
Essentially, the ECM runs a test by commanding the ECR valve to open whilst monitoring the "pressure" in the intake manifold, and if the change in pressure is less than expected, you'll get this code.
The EGR valve could be not opening, because it's defective, you'll get the code; the EGR valve could be not opening because there's a problem with the electrical circuit, you'll get the code; the EGR valve could be not opening because the driver circuit in the ECM failed, you'll get the code.
The EGR valve could be opening and there is insufficient change in the manifold pressure because the EGR passage is blocked with carbon from the exhaust, you'll get this code.
My guess is your problem is the last, but it's just a guess.
Thanks for the quick reply.
I replaced the EGR valve, I guess I now need to remove the inlet manifold and pipe connecting the EGR and clean out. (I didn't do that previously as the old EGR looked pretty clean)
You might want to take a look at the exhaust side as well - unless I'm very much mistaken the EGR system runs off the #4 exhaust port, through the exhaust manifold, through a drilling in the head and then out to the EGR valve.
Changed my throttle body other week
I think I may have seen where it recirculates into the Inlet
Maybe you could guide a thin wire in and give it a good wiggle
Without removing Inlet manifold
Check the MAP sensor too, make sure the port is clear.
It should throw a P0105 code if the ECU decides that the pressure readings are way off, but if it is sluggish because the port is blocked it might cause your symptoms.
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
Changed my throttle body other week
I think I may have seen where it recirculates into the Inlet
Maybe you could guide a thin wire in and give it a good wiggle
Without removing Inlet manifold
Just a thought
A "frayed out" inner cable from an old bowden cable (clutch cable or similar) in a power drill at low rpm does a fairly good job, but there are bends that even that can't get around, like the ones in the exhaust side of the passage.
Took everything (except exhaust manifold off Friday and cleaned all out) there were no obviousl blockages but it's difficult to check where the egr is mounted.
Light stayed off for long drives on Fri and Sat, thought I'd fixed it but came back on today, grrrrr.
The MAP sensor works (I can check via the OBD) but is it possible due to being 20yrs old it has lost some sensititvty? (I've replaced the EGR and cleaned everything so I guess the only other option is an electricasl fault not triggering the EGR which would be vewry difficult to find.
I couldn't solve it so removed the engine light from the dash for his driving test (he passed)
However I couldn't do this for the MOT and they diagnosed it as a duff Lambda sensor (I bought some from ebay supposidly for the Jimny, lesson learnt).
