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2010 Prius II with 201,600 miles and an intermittent P0401 code

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by everynoth, Aug 27, 2024 at 11:42 PM.

  1. everynoth

    everynoth New Member

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    Hi ...I would appreciate any advice. The mechanic quoted over $1,550 for the fix (EGR Valve and EGR Cooler replacement). The head gasket repair which included a lot more accompanying replacements, and cleanings, etc.. was done in January ($3,750). Fuel pump (warranty replacement), 12V battery and grounding cable replaced in May ($575).

    Since it has become a problem for me, I decided to let it go. But, how can I sell a problem to someone else? How does this work when the car has been through quite a bit of repairs that don't seem to be ending. According to KBB, the car still has value. But I'm stuck.

    ANY input is appreciated. Thank you.
     
    #1 everynoth, Aug 27, 2024 at 11:42 PM
  2. MAX2

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    P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected
    The problem is with the EGR and you need to solve it.
    On this generation, the EGR gets clogged over time and needs to be cleaned.
    In addition, there may be ongoing problems that escalate.
    Engine overheating, gasket failure, coolant leakage into the cylinders, uneven engine operation and, finally, engine seizure.
     
    #2 MAX2, Aug 28, 2024 at 3:16 AM
  3. Mendel Leisk

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    Has all of the first paragraph work been done then? If so, and if done properly, you “may” be ok for some time. Barring brake booster or hybrid battery failures.

    you should reclean the EGR every 50k miles. My 2 cents: failure to do this is why the head gasket failed. And Toyota is keeping quiet.
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, Aug 28, 2024 at 8:05 AM
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    This is exactly why we opted to get out of a 13 Persona and a 2010 JBL solar roof car You personally have to reach the point where things start making sense or maybe you never do We need both types in the world unfortunately so there's always that. All of these types of people keep the industry going around and round this styles of thinking are or can be personal choices
     
    #4 Tombukt2, Aug 28, 2024 at 8:12 AM
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