2000 Mercury Sable trouble code P1409

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16 years ago

Mon, Feb 25, 2008 8:34 PM

My car originally failed emissions testing because it threw a code for the bank 2 oxygen sensors. I replaced the sensors, cleared the codes, and tested to make sure no other codes were thrown. It showed clear of any codes and I had no check engine light. When I went back to the DMV they plugged in and BAM, up popped code P1409. Now the car has the light on again, and I have no clue what the problem is or what caused this new code to pop up out of the blue. Does the EVR actually need replacement, or did the new O2 sensors cause this? Any ideas??

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16 years ago

Tue, Feb 26, 2008 4:24 AM

EGR Vacuum Regulator (EVR) circuit fault may be caused by a open or grounded wire going to it, even a loose connector at the regulator. Nothing to do with the O2 sensors that you replaced. If the guys at the DMV were under your hood doing a visual inspection, they might have knocked something off to cause the fault.

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16 years ago

Tue, Feb 26, 2008 2:34 PM

Thanks for your advice. Off hand, do you know where the EVR is located on a

2000 Sable? Is it difficult to access? I d>> My car originally failed emissions testing because it threw a code for the

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16 years ago

Wed, Feb 27, 2008 5:10 AM

Sorry, I have no idea where the regulator is but if it were me I would go to the library and see if they have Michell manuals, which are a hundred times better than all the rest. These manuals are written for the Pro- mechanic and more complete and specific. Good luck!