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Check engine code p0400

Old Mar 25, 2020 | 06:06 PM
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Check engine code p0400

My 06 e500 4matic has the code p0400 witch is the exhaust gas recirculation flow, autozone said fuel injection cleaner sould fix the problem so i bought a techron one,but before i put it in i like to ask you guys, you think it will fix this or you recommend something else?
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Old Mar 25, 2020 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by György Szabó
My 06 e500 4matic has the code p0400 witch is the exhaust gas recirculation flow, autozone said fuel injection cleaner sould fix the problem so i bought a techron one,but before i put it in i like to ask you guys, you think it will fix this or you recommend something else?
Thank you, George
Nope, it won't! Check the vacuum lines , and the EGR hoses too! The EGR line may be clogged up, and/or the EGR is stuck in the closed position. I would replace it! The parts are obtainable on fleabay and takes about 1 1/2 hours of sweat equity!
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Nope, it won't! Check the vacuum lines , and the EGR hoses too! The EGR line may be clogged up, and/or the EGR is stuck in the closed position. I would replace it! The parts are obtainable on fleabay and takes about 1 1/2 hours of sweat equity!
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thank you, i will check them 👍
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thank you, i will check them 👍
No worries, but pretty sure the crew(member) will chime in! The group has talent!
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