The EGR valve on the valve cover seems to be unclogged - the metal weighted plug inside moves easily when shook. Does the EGR sensor need replaced?[/quote]
SIR, YOU MUST BE TALKING ABOUT THE PCV VALVE. IT IS NOT THE EGR VALVE
P0403 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit Malfunction
P0405 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor A Circuit Low.
For a start take it out and clean it see below

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 AT 4:36 AM