Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual D16AA · Diagnostic Information and Procedures

DTC P0401 / P0402

Precautions: General safety (00)

DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
DTC detection condition Trouble area
P0401: Exhaust Gas Recirculation “A” Flow Insufficient Detected
Measured EGR flow is lower than specified value varied depending on engine speed.
(3 D/C detection logic)
•MAF sensor and/or its circuit
•EGR-1 valve and/or its circuit
•EGR-1 valve position sensor and/or its circuit
•EGR-2 valve and/or its circuit
•EGR-2 valve position sensor and/or its circuit
•Inlet throttle valve and/or its circuit
•Air intake circuit leakage or clog
•ECM
P0402: Exhaust Gas Recirculation “A” Flow Excessive Detected
Measured EGR flow is higher than specified value varied depending on engine speed.
(1 D/C detection logic)
Circuit Diagram
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[A]: ECM connector (View: [a]) A3: MAF sensor ground circuit 2. MAF sensor
A1: MAF sensor power supply circuit B1: IAT sensor-1 signal circuit 3. IAT sensor-1
A2: MAF sensor signal circuit 1. ECM    
DTC Troubleshooting
Step Action Yes No
1
Was “Engine and Emission Control System Check” performed?
Go to Step 2.
2
MAF sensor power supply circuit, signal circuit and ground circuit check
1)Check “A1”, “A2” and “A3” circuit according to Step 5 – 7 of MAF Sensor Check:D16AA.
Is check result OK?
Go to Step 3.
Repair or replace defective wire harness.
3
MAF sensor check
1)Check MAF sensor. icon 
Is check result OK?
Go to Step 4.
Replace MAF sensor with IAT sensor-1. icon 
4
EGR-1 valve operation check
1)Check EGR-1 valve operation. icon 
Is check result OK?
Go to Step 5.
Repair or replace defective part(s).
5
EGR-2 valve operation check
1)Check EGR-2 valve operation. icon 
Is check result OK?
Go to Step 6.
Repair or replace defective part(s).
6
Inlet throttle valve operation check
1)Check inlet throttle valve operation. icon 
Is check result OK?
Go to Step 7.
Repair or replace defective part(s).
7
Air intake / turbocharger circuit check
1)Check that air intake / turbocharger circuit is working properly. icon 
Is check result OK?
Replace ECM and recheck DTC. icon 
Repair or replace defective part(s).