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1999 Buick Park Avenue Repair Question


Topics covered: Egr valve, Engine, Engine misfire.
Mileage: 156,000 miles.

Asked on November 29, 2011

My 99 park ave has two trouble codes,p1404,p0300 how do I check the operation of the EGR valve and is this a good place to start?

Starts up runs rough and when it is put in gear it studders and misses.

Answer

Replied on November 29, 2011

P0300= engine misfire detected.
P1404= EGR valve pintle stuck open or stuck closed.

You can check the egr valve using a vacuum source.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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