Pontiac Firebird
1998
3.8L V6
dash lights = service engine soon
tech = MW
question = Would it be difficult for a fairly skilled auto hobbyist to
replace the Exhaust Gas Recirculation(EGR) valve that is tripping the
OBDII P1404 code, or would I be better off taking it somewhere to get it
fixed, my problem is that I am a full time college student working
part time, and my budget next to nothing, because I have no help from
anyone. Thank you so much for any response you can offer.
1998
3.8L V6
dash lights = service engine soon
tech = MW
question = Would it be difficult for a fairly skilled auto hobbyist to
replace the Exhaust Gas Recirculation(EGR) valve that is tripping the
OBDII P1404 code, or would I be better off taking it somewhere to get it
fixed, my problem is that I am a full time college student working
part time, and my budget next to nothing, because I have no help from
anyone. Thank you so much for any response you can offer.
/
Check engine light code P1404 EGR valve
MW:
Hello and welcome. Yes, if you have some mechanical knowledge, you
should be able to perform this replacement. Just remove the 2 bolts
and the valve comes off. Be sure to replace the gasket under it. Note:
that code has also been related to carbon in the valve making it stick.
You may want to remove it, tap in on the floor and see if a bunch of
carbon comes out. Also use a small screwdriver and make sure that the
valve pintle/pintles are not stuck. They should be able to be pushed
into the valve easily.
Hello and welcome. Yes, if you have some mechanical knowledge, you
should be able to perform this replacement. Just remove the 2 bolts
and the valve comes off. Be sure to replace the gasket under it. Note:
that code has also been related to carbon in the valve making it stick.
You may want to remove it, tap in on the floor and see if a bunch of
carbon comes out. Also use a small screwdriver and make sure that the
valve pintle/pintles are not stuck. They should be able to be pushed
into the valve easily.
96 Pontiac Firebird. V6 3.8
Warning lights: check engine light.
Computer codes: bank 1 sensor 3
Question = i had the codes ran for check engine light and the mechanic told me it was BANK ONE
SENSOR 3. I dont know the location
Warning lights: check engine light.
Computer codes: bank 1 sensor 3
Question = i had the codes ran for check engine light and the mechanic told me it was BANK ONE
SENSOR 3. I dont know the location
Answer: You're talking about the heated oxygen
sensors on your vehicle. Bank 1 is the left bank of
the engine, and Bank 2 is the right side. When you
have a Bank 1 Sensor 3 code, it is always the
furthest oxygen sensor from the engine, usually right
past the catalytic converter. Since both banks go
into a single pipe, bank 1 is the continuation of the
series. So you need to replace the oxygen sensor
past the back side of the catalytic converter.
sensors on your vehicle. Bank 1 is the left bank of
the engine, and Bank 2 is the right side. When you
have a Bank 1 Sensor 3 code, it is always the
furthest oxygen sensor from the engine, usually right
past the catalytic converter. Since both banks go
into a single pipe, bank 1 is the continuation of the
series. So you need to replace the oxygen sensor
past the back side of the catalytic converter.
| 3-6-11 donde se encuentra la valvula. |
Comments
| 5-24-11 is it the same with the 2000 Firebird 3.8 |
| Yes, it is the same system. |
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| 11-18-11 Is there a bank 3 sensor 3 ? |
| Going to need to know more than that! What make, model, year and engine size? |
