1996 Saturn SL1 Code P1404

1996 SATURN SL1
158,000 MILES
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ELLISONE
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Exchanged, cleaned and finally replaced the EGR valve cleaned TB checked and no vac leaks reset MIL and P1404 returned after a couple of days driving on short trips. What additional things can I check to solve problem? Thanks
Nov 2, 2013 at 12:35 PM
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What is the part number of the egr you out on also brand?Did you make sure both egr ports arent clogged?
Nov 2, 2013 at 2:06 PM
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The replacement egr was bought at autozone part #EGR1044 both ports are clean and the egr was installed in correct position, could the evap system be causing CEL to keep coming back
Nov 6, 2013 at 9:03 AM
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A failure in the evap system won't set egr codes?How did you make sure the egr ports aren't clogged?
Nov 6, 2013 at 4:03 PM
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cleaned ports by starting eng while egr was off car for a few seconds
Nov 7, 2013 at 9:41 PM
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That's a good way to see if the ports are clogged.But if they are clogged that won clean them When you did that did the engine race and you heard a loud exhaust leak? You don't want to over look that and waste a bunch of time looking at things that aren't the problem.
Nov 7, 2013 at 10:13 PM