EGR valve on 96 Sunfire

[vetteguy96]

I have a code P1406 on my 96 Sunfire w/ 2.4L engine. P1406 = EGR temp sensor range/ performance. EGR valve pintle position circuit. Does this normaly mean the EGR valve needs to be replaced or is there another less costly fix. Thanks in advance, Guy

[GTP Dad]

Clean the valve with throttle body cleaner. They get carboned up and that can cause issues. If that doesn't help then it will need replaced. Try car-part.com for a used one.

[vetteguy96]

Thank you very much.

[ernesto821]

do that EGR valve effect performance or anything at all? I got that problem on my 99 dodge neon. I finally end up replacing because i can't that check engine light. but, i don't think it affect on driving..

ps: that replacement costed me $250+ about half for the EGR valve and the rest for labor..

[ChemMan]

Originally Posted by ernesto821

do that EGR valve effect performance or anything at all? I got that problem on my 99 dodge neon. I finally end up replacing because i can't that check engine light. but, i don't think it affect on driving..

ps: that replacement costed me $250+ about half for the EGR valve and the rest for labor..

The EGR valve can effect performance. I know from my old Ford that not having a functioning EGR valve made the car a little more powerful at the low end, but the pinging (pre-ignition) at high speed sapped so much power that the car couldn't maintain speed up a steep hill. Should be the same deal for your car, although the computer controls will probably hide the effects from you. Most importantly, the pre-ignition can and will eventually destroy your engine.

[jdunbar14]

i have the same code p1406 for me 96 sunfire but with a 2.2 in it and it chugs on take off and then stops for a bit and then dose it ever so often when crossing one speed would the EGR make that to happen?