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P1406 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for October 2008

EGR Valve Pintle Position Circuit Malfunction


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P1406
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1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 3.1L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G3WH12M5T
P1406: EGR Valve Pintle Position Circuit Malfunction. Car came in with complaint of idle surge after hot restart and SES light on.First time in shop car had a Random Misfire code and EGR position error code.Car had a "Lopey" idle for 5-10 seconds after hot restart and then cleared up.I have seen a number ...
October 02, 2008