Hey guys!
I doubt many of you will remember me (not that it matters, but hello to those who do!)... but I'm back with a question.
I've got a CEL and the code comes up P0401. The simian ass-clown at the dealership says it's the DPFE sensor. Okay, fine. He also claims it is not covered under my warranty, or under the TSB. This makes me homicidal. But anyway.
Naturally, the dealership is not getting one stinking penny from me. What I plan on doing is taking the EGR valve and the DPFE sensor and cleaning them out, as well as checking the vacuum hoses. (I'm thinking it really might just need to be cleaned; this is a 2001 six-banger and it's got over 81,000 miles on it). I need to get it done before Saturday, since I've got a 2,000 mile round trip ahead of me this weekend, and really don't want to go without resolving this somehow.
What I need is someone to point me in the general direction of the EGR valve. I know the DPFE is about the size of a postage stamp, and has two rubber hoses and an electrical connection. What I don't know is exactly where under the hood I need to look for the whole shebang.
Any and all help will be GREATLY appreciated (yes, I know I need a Chilton's... I haven't gotten around to it)!
Mara
-- modless '01 V6