Not sure what year this guy is talking about, but their is a good overview here for a 4 cylinder accord:
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For a 4cyl 1996 accord, their is a good overview here.
[https://ericthecarguy.com/component/content/article/23-obd-codes/obd-ii-codes/142-p0401-exhaust-gas-recirculation-flow-insufficient-detected|P401 Engine code on an Accord]
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and on Youtube:
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and on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8N-SE047VY
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8N-SE047VY
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Unfortunately it turns out for a 1998 accord, they redesigned the system. Luckily it looks like the answered it here: [http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2691467|How to clean out the EGR system in a 1998 accord]
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If your engine is the type with the removable plate, it looks like its as easy as removing the plate, and using some carb cleaner to clean the gunk out.
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The image above has the port that must be cleaned out circled. Looks like you take off the intake, and use some carb cleaner to clean out the port.
Not sure what year this guy is talking about, but their is a good overview here for a 4 cylinder accord:
[https://ericthecarguy.com/component/content/article/23-obd-codes/obd-ii-codes/142-p0401-exhaust-gas-recirculation-flow-insufficient-detected|P401 Engine code on an Accord]
and on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8N-SE047VY
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If your engine is the type with the removable place, it looks like its as easy as removing the plate, and using some carb cleaner to clean the gunk out.
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If your engine is the type with the removable plate, it looks like its as easy as removing the plate, and using some carb cleaner to clean the gunk out.
Not sure what year this guy is talking about, but their is a good overview here for a 4 cylinder accord:
[https://ericthecarguy.com/component/content/article/23-obd-codes/obd-ii-codes/142-p0401-exhaust-gas-recirculation-flow-insufficient-detected|P401 Engine code on an Accord]
and on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8N-SE047VY
If your engine is the type with the removable place, it looks like its as easy as removing the plate, and using some carb cleaner to clean the gunk out.