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1995auto
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Jun 17, 2011, 1:10 PM

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fault code P0402 Sign In
i have a 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis. The check engine light came on. Hooked up scan tool came up with code P0402.. Any help would be great........


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Jun 17, 2011, 1:26 PM

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Re: fault code P0402 Sign In
That's excessive flow from the EGR system. Ir may have carbon stuck in it or have an issue with too much vacuum.



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1995auto
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Jun 17, 2011, 1:42 PM

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Re: fault code P0402 Sign In
thanx. should i replace the EGR valve?


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Jun 17, 2011, 2:04 PM

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Re: fault code P0402 Sign In
No, you should get it diagnosed properly.



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1995auto
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Jun 17, 2011, 2:08 PM

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Re: fault code P0402 Sign In
OK. Thanx for the advice. I will call Ford on Monday to schedule an appt.


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Jun 17, 2011, 2:38 PM

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It doesn't necessarily have to be the dealer that does it, just a competent diagnostic tech.



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