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1998 V6 Accord EGR Flow Insufficient P0401
Hi,
I have a 1998 Accord V6, and have recently got the "Check Engine Light". Since I have the OBD II decoder, I got the code out, and found that it is P0401 - EGR Flow Insufficient". From a little research on google, found that this might be a known Honda Issue (TSB-99-085) and Honda has a recall on this. Since my Accord has 110,000 miles on it, I will not be able to get a free service from the dealer. Having described the problem above, I would like to get the service performed myself. I read the TSB from honda, and the procedure seemed simple. Basically cleaning of the EGR port in the intake manifold is required. Of course Honda also suggests that the EGR port on the intake manifold to be drilled with a "special drill" to make the hole bigger and insert some kind of "tube" that comes with the kit that is available at Honda dealer. The kit itself is around $80. My question is, is it worthwhile to get the kit and do all this drilling business or just replace the entire intake manifold ($160 - Honda OEM from dealer) ? Will the new Manifold have the bigger EGR port as Honda knows about this problem in the year 2000 and would have corrected the EGR ports on the new parts ? I have these three questions for the group : 1. Is it a good idea to replace the entire intake manifold ($80)? 2. Get the kit from Honda and attempt to repair and "clean" the inake manifold ($160) ? 3. Get the service done at the dealer ? ($350) Thanks, - John |
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1998 V6 Accord EGR Flow Insufficient P0401
John Edwards wrote: > Hi, > > I have a 1998 Accord V6, and have recently got the "Check Engine > Light". Since I have the OBD II decoder, I got the code out, and found > that it is P0401 - EGR Flow Insufficient". From a little research on > google, found that this might be a known Honda Issue (TSB-99-085) and > Honda has a recall on this. Since my Accord has 110,000 miles on it, I > will not be able to get a free service from the dealer. > > Having described the problem above, I would like to get the service > performed myself. I read the TSB from honda, and the procedure seemed > simple. Basically cleaning of the EGR port in the intake manifold is > required. Of course Honda also suggests that the EGR port on the > intake manifold to be drilled with a "special drill" to make the hole > bigger and insert some kind of "tube" that comes with the kit that is > available at Honda dealer. The kit itself is around $80. > > My question is, is it worthwhile to get the kit and do all this > drilling business or just replace the entire intake manifold ($160 - > Honda OEM from dealer) ? Will the new Manifold have the bigger EGR > port as Honda knows about this problem in the year 2000 and would have > corrected the EGR ports on the new parts ? > > I have these three questions for the group : > > 1. Is it a good idea to replace the entire intake manifold ($80)? > 2. Get the kit from Honda and attempt to repair and "clean" the inake > manifold ($160) ? > 3. Get the service done at the dealer ? ($350) John, are you sure you have got those costings for 1. and 2. the right way round in that list? -- Graham W http://www.gcw.org.uk/ PGM-FI page updated, Graphics Tutorial WIMBORNE http://www.wessex-astro.org.uk/ Wessex Astro Society's Website Dorset UK Info, Meeting Dates, Sites & Maps Change 'news' to 'sewn' in my Reply address to avoid my spam filter. |
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1998 V6 Accord EGR Flow Insufficient P0401
Hi Graham,
You are tight, i got the two figures in reverse. Nevertheless, i think getting the intake manifold replaced, is cheaper than paying the dealer $350 for drilling the holes, and I still end up with a new intake manifold (not sure a new one will make any difference in performance though). Regards, -- John Graham W wrote: > John Edwards wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I have a 1998 Accord V6, and have recently got the "Check Engine > > Light". Since I have the OBD II decoder, I got the code out, and found > > that it is P0401 - EGR Flow Insufficient". From a little research on > > google, found that this might be a known Honda Issue (TSB-99-085) and > > Honda has a recall on this. Since my Accord has 110,000 miles on it, I > > will not be able to get a free service from the dealer. > > > > Having described the problem above, I would like to get the service > > performed myself. I read the TSB from honda, and the procedure seemed > > simple. Basically cleaning of the EGR port in the intake manifold is > > required. Of course Honda also suggests that the EGR port on the > > intake manifold to be drilled with a "special drill" to make the hole > > bigger and insert some kind of "tube" that comes with the kit that is > > available at Honda dealer. The kit itself is around $80. > > > > My question is, is it worthwhile to get the kit and do all this > > drilling business or just replace the entire intake manifold ($160 - > > Honda OEM from dealer) ? Will the new Manifold have the bigger EGR > > port as Honda knows about this problem in the year 2000 and would have > > corrected the EGR ports on the new parts ? > > > > I have these three questions for the group : > > > > 1. Is it a good idea to replace the entire intake manifold ($80)? > > 2. Get the kit from Honda and attempt to repair and "clean" the inake > > manifold ($160) ? > > 3. Get the service done at the dealer ? ($350) > > John, are you sure you have got those costings for 1. and 2. the > right way round in that list? > > > -- > Graham W http://www.gcw.org.uk/ PGM-FI page updated, Graphics Tutorial > WIMBORNE http://www.wessex-astro.org.uk/ Wessex Astro Society's Website > Dorset UK Info, Meeting Dates, Sites & Maps > Change 'news' to 'sewn' in my Reply address to avoid my spam filter. |
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1998 V6 Accord EGR Flow Insufficient P0401
If I may add to John's question,
I also have a '98 Accord, mine has 60,000. Evidently I don't have this problem yet. Should I be doing something preventive? Will the dealer fix this before it becomes a rpoblem? Al "John Edwards" > wrote in message ps.com... > Hi, > > I have a 1998 Accord V6, and have recently got the "Check Engine > Light". Since I have the OBD II decoder, I got the code out, and found > that it is P0401 - EGR Flow Insufficient". From a little research on > google, found that this might be a known Honda Issue (TSB-99-085) and > Honda has a recall on this. Since my Accord has 110,000 miles on it, I > will not be able to get a free service from the dealer. > > Having described the problem above, I would like to get the service > performed myself. I read the TSB from honda, and the procedure seemed > simple. Basically cleaning of the EGR port in the intake manifold is > required. Of course Honda also suggests that the EGR port on the intake > manifold to be drilled with a "special drill" to make the hole bigger > and insert some kind of "tube" that comes with the kit that is > available at Honda dealer. The kit itself is around $80. > > My question is, is it worthwhile to get the kit and do all this > drilling business or just replace the entire intake manifold ($160 - > Honda OEM from dealer) ? Will the new Manifold have the bigger EGR port > as Honda knows about this problem in the year 2000 and would have > corrected the EGR ports on the new parts ? > > I have these three questions for the group : > > 1. Is it a good idea to replace the entire intake manifold ($80)? > 2. Get the kit from Honda and attempt to repair and "clean" the inake > manifold ($160) ? > 3. Get the service done at the dealer ? ($350) > > > Thanks, > - John > |
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1998 V6 Accord EGR Flow Insufficient P0401
John, have you done anything about the egr problem yet?
-- Stephen W. Hansen ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance ASE Undercar Specialist http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/ http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm "John Edwards" > wrote in message ps.com... > Hi, > > I have a 1998 Accord V6, and have recently got the "Check Engine > Light". Since I have the OBD II decoder, I got the code out, and found > that it is P0401 - EGR Flow Insufficient". From a little research on > google, found that this might be a known Honda Issue (TSB-99-085) and > Honda has a recall on this. Since my Accord has 110,000 miles on it, I > will not be able to get a free service from the dealer. > > Having described the problem above, I would like to get the service > performed myself. I read the TSB from honda, and the procedure seemed > simple. Basically cleaning of the EGR port in the intake manifold is > required. Of course Honda also suggests that the EGR port on the intake > manifold to be drilled with a "special drill" to make the hole bigger > and insert some kind of "tube" that comes with the kit that is > available at Honda dealer. The kit itself is around $80. > > My question is, is it worthwhile to get the kit and do all this > drilling business or just replace the entire intake manifold ($160 - > Honda OEM from dealer) ? Will the new Manifold have the bigger EGR port > as Honda knows about this problem in the year 2000 and would have > corrected the EGR ports on the new parts ? > > I have these three questions for the group : > > 1. Is it a good idea to replace the entire intake manifold ($80)? > 2. Get the kit from Honda and attempt to repair and "clean" the inake > manifold ($160) ? > 3. Get the service done at the dealer ? ($350) > > > Thanks, > - John > |
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1998 V6 Accord EGR Flow Insufficient P0401
If people have a 1998 - 00 Honda Accords and the mileage is less than
80,000 and the car age is less than 8 years, I strongly recommend you to get this done at the dealer. This is a "free" service within that range, as this is a recall from Honda ! I decided to clean up the EGR port in the Intake manifold for now ! If the engine survived 100K miles without a problem with the original port, cleaning it should be good for atleast the next 50K miles. However I am also looking into replacing the gasket for the EGR valve. Both look quite doable. -- John. Stephen H wrote: > John, have you done anything about the egr problem yet? > > > -- > Stephen W. Hansen > ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician > ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance > ASE Undercar Specialist > > http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm > http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/ > http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm > > > "John Edwards" > wrote in message > ps.com... > > Hi, > > > > I have a 1998 Accord V6, and have recently got the "Check Engine > > Light". Since I have the OBD II decoder, I got the code out, and found > > that it is P0401 - EGR Flow Insufficient". From a little research on > > google, found that this might be a known Honda Issue (TSB-99-085) and > > Honda has a recall on this. Since my Accord has 110,000 miles on it, I > > will not be able to get a free service from the dealer. > > > > Having described the problem above, I would like to get the service > > performed myself. I read the TSB from honda, and the procedure seemed > > simple. Basically cleaning of the EGR port in the intake manifold is > > required. Of course Honda also suggests that the EGR port on the intake > > manifold to be drilled with a "special drill" to make the hole bigger > > and insert some kind of "tube" that comes with the kit that is > > available at Honda dealer. The kit itself is around $80. > > > > My question is, is it worthwhile to get the kit and do all this > > drilling business or just replace the entire intake manifold ($160 - > > Honda OEM from dealer) ? Will the new Manifold have the bigger EGR port > > as Honda knows about this problem in the year 2000 and would have > > corrected the EGR ports on the new parts ? > > > > I have these three questions for the group : > > > > 1. Is it a good idea to replace the entire intake manifold ($80)? > > 2. Get the kit from Honda and attempt to repair and "clean" the inake > > manifold ($160) ? > > 3. Get the service done at the dealer ? ($350) > > > > > > Thanks, > > - John > > |
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1998 V6 Accord EGR Flow Insufficient P0401
Good call; If this is the engine I think it is, its a easy job
-- Stephen W. Hansen ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance ASE Undercar Specialist http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/ http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm "John Edwards" > wrote in message oups.com... > If people have a 1998 - 00 Honda Accords and the mileage is less than > 80,000 and the car age is less than 8 years, I strongly recommend you > to get this done at the dealer. This is a "free" service within that > range, as this is a recall from Honda ! > > I decided to clean up the EGR port in the Intake manifold for now ! If > the engine survived 100K miles without a problem with the original > port, cleaning it should be good for atleast the next 50K miles. > However I am also looking into replacing the gasket for the EGR valve. > Both look quite doable. > > -- John. > > Stephen H wrote: >> John, have you done anything about the egr problem yet? >> >> >> -- >> Stephen W. Hansen >> ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician >> ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance >> ASE Undercar Specialist >> >> http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm >> http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/ >> http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm >> >> >> "John Edwards" > wrote in message >> ps.com... >> > Hi, >> > >> > I have a 1998 Accord V6, and have recently got the "Check Engine >> > Light". Since I have the OBD II decoder, I got the code out, and found >> > that it is P0401 - EGR Flow Insufficient". From a little research on >> > google, found that this might be a known Honda Issue (TSB-99-085) and >> > Honda has a recall on this. Since my Accord has 110,000 miles on it, I >> > will not be able to get a free service from the dealer. >> > >> > Having described the problem above, I would like to get the service >> > performed myself. I read the TSB from honda, and the procedure seemed >> > simple. Basically cleaning of the EGR port in the intake manifold is >> > required. Of course Honda also suggests that the EGR port on the intake >> > manifold to be drilled with a "special drill" to make the hole bigger >> > and insert some kind of "tube" that comes with the kit that is >> > available at Honda dealer. The kit itself is around $80. >> > >> > My question is, is it worthwhile to get the kit and do all this >> > drilling business or just replace the entire intake manifold ($160 - >> > Honda OEM from dealer) ? Will the new Manifold have the bigger EGR port >> > as Honda knows about this problem in the year 2000 and would have >> > corrected the EGR ports on the new parts ? >> > >> > I have these three questions for the group : >> > >> > 1. Is it a good idea to replace the entire intake manifold ($80)? >> > 2. Get the kit from Honda and attempt to repair and "clean" the inake >> > manifold ($160) ? >> > 3. Get the service done at the dealer ? ($350) >> > >> > >> > Thanks, >> > - John >> > > |
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1998 V6 Accord EGR Flow Insufficient P0401
Can I get this done for free if I'm not showing the code yet?
Al "John Edwards" > wrote in message oups.com... > If people have a 1998 - 00 Honda Accords and the mileage is less than > 80,000 and the car age is less than 8 years, I strongly recommend you > to get this done at the dealer. This is a "free" service within that > range, as this is a recall from Honda ! > > I decided to clean up the EGR port in the Intake manifold for now ! If > the engine survived 100K miles without a problem with the original > port, cleaning it should be good for atleast the next 50K miles. > However I am also looking into replacing the gasket for the EGR valve. > Both look quite doable. > > -- John. > > Stephen H wrote: >> John, have you done anything about the egr problem yet? >> >> >> -- >> Stephen W. Hansen >> ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician >> ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance >> ASE Undercar Specialist >> >> http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm >> http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/ >> http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm >> >> >> "John Edwards" > wrote in message >> ps.com... >> > Hi, >> > >> > I have a 1998 Accord V6, and have recently got the "Check Engine >> > Light". Since I have the OBD II decoder, I got the code out, and found >> > that it is P0401 - EGR Flow Insufficient". From a little research on >> > google, found that this might be a known Honda Issue (TSB-99-085) and >> > Honda has a recall on this. Since my Accord has 110,000 miles on it, I >> > will not be able to get a free service from the dealer. >> > >> > Having described the problem above, I would like to get the service >> > performed myself. I read the TSB from honda, and the procedure seemed >> > simple. Basically cleaning of the EGR port in the intake manifold is >> > required. Of course Honda also suggests that the EGR port on the intake >> > manifold to be drilled with a "special drill" to make the hole bigger >> > and insert some kind of "tube" that comes with the kit that is >> > available at Honda dealer. The kit itself is around $80. >> > >> > My question is, is it worthwhile to get the kit and do all this >> > drilling business or just replace the entire intake manifold ($160 - >> > Honda OEM from dealer) ? Will the new Manifold have the bigger EGR port >> > as Honda knows about this problem in the year 2000 and would have >> > corrected the EGR ports on the new parts ? >> > >> > I have these three questions for the group : >> > >> > 1. Is it a good idea to replace the entire intake manifold ($80)? >> > 2. Get the kit from Honda and attempt to repair and "clean" the inake >> > manifold ($160) ? >> > 3. Get the service done at the dealer ? ($350) >> > >> > >> > Thanks, >> > - John >> > > |
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1998 V6 Accord EGR Flow Insufficient P0401
This is a recall from Honda, the dealer "will" do it for you free if
your car is less than 8 years old or has less than 80,000 miles (whichever comes earlier). I would recommend this done even though you don't have this problem, or later it will be an expensive repair. -- John Al wrote: > Can I get this done for free if I'm not showing the code yet? > > Al > > > "John Edwards" > wrote in message > oups.com... > > If people have a 1998 - 00 Honda Accords and the mileage is less than > > 80,000 and the car age is less than 8 years, I strongly recommend you > > to get this done at the dealer. This is a "free" service within that > > range, as this is a recall from Honda ! > > > > I decided to clean up the EGR port in the Intake manifold for now ! If > > the engine survived 100K miles without a problem with the original > > port, cleaning it should be good for atleast the next 50K miles. > > However I am also looking into replacing the gasket for the EGR valve. > > Both look quite doable. > > > > -- John. > > > > Stephen H wrote: > >> John, have you done anything about the egr problem yet? > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Stephen W. Hansen > >> ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician > >> ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance > >> ASE Undercar Specialist > >> > >> http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm > >> http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/ > >> http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm > >> > >> > >> "John Edwards" > wrote in message > >> ps.com... > >> > Hi, > >> > > >> > I have a 1998 Accord V6, and have recently got the "Check Engine > >> > Light". Since I have the OBD II decoder, I got the code out, and found > >> > that it is P0401 - EGR Flow Insufficient". From a little research on > >> > google, found that this might be a known Honda Issue (TSB-99-085) and > >> > Honda has a recall on this. Since my Accord has 110,000 miles on it, I > >> > will not be able to get a free service from the dealer. > >> > > >> > Having described the problem above, I would like to get the service > >> > performed myself. I read the TSB from honda, and the procedure seemed > >> > simple. Basically cleaning of the EGR port in the intake manifold is > >> > required. Of course Honda also suggests that the EGR port on the intake > >> > manifold to be drilled with a "special drill" to make the hole bigger > >> > and insert some kind of "tube" that comes with the kit that is > >> > available at Honda dealer. The kit itself is around $80. > >> > > >> > My question is, is it worthwhile to get the kit and do all this > >> > drilling business or just replace the entire intake manifold ($160 - > >> > Honda OEM from dealer) ? Will the new Manifold have the bigger EGR port > >> > as Honda knows about this problem in the year 2000 and would have > >> > corrected the EGR ports on the new parts ? > >> > > >> > I have these three questions for the group : > >> > > >> > 1. Is it a good idea to replace the entire intake manifold ($80)? > >> > 2. Get the kit from Honda and attempt to repair and "clean" the inake > >> > manifold ($160) ? > >> > 3. Get the service done at the dealer ? ($350) > >> > > >> > > >> > Thanks, > >> > - John > >> > > > |
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1998 V6 Accord EGR Flow Insufficient P0401
Alrighty then. So what if this was supposedly done and you are out of
coverage/warranty on all counts. what now? that's my problem assuming dealer did this 3 years ago. They did do SOMETHING as the pinging went away...for about 1-2 months. Thanks. kevin John Edwards wrote: > This is a recall from Honda, the dealer "will" do it for you free if > your car is less than 8 years old or has less than 80,000 miles > (whichever comes earlier). I would recommend this done even though you > don't have this problem, or later it will be an expensive repair. > > -- John |
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