2001 Malibu P1404 code

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KEVINDARLENE
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My 2001 Malibu has 15,000 miles (new engine dropped in at 13,000) in June 2005. Now my check engine light comes on. Took to my local mechanic. He cleaned the fuel system and cleaned up the part, put it back into the car, reset the computer and let the car run for 20 minutes. No light. I drive away and the light goes back on. P1404 is the code that comes up when running the scan. Does anyone have any idea what part would be making that code to light up? Where to I find the faulty part? My mechanic told me to take it back to the dealer to see if it would be covered under the 12,000/12 month engine warranty. I seriously doubt that would be covered under the warranty, but you never know . . . thanks in advance.
Mar 3, 2006 at 2:15 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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P1404 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Pintel Stuck Open

Suspect faulty EGR valve.
Mar 4, 2009 at 1:57 AM

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Inspect and replace the EGR valve. Code P1404 indicates the EGR valve pintle is stuck open.

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The owner of a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu with a recently installed engine reported a recurring check engine light and code P1404. A mechanic cleaned the fuel system and related part, reset the computer, and the light stayed off briefly before returning. The owner asked which part causes the code and whether the engine warranty might cover it. The expert identified P1404 as an EGR valve pintle stuck open and suspected a faulty EGR valve.

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