2006 grand caravan sxt p0404, but new egr

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Oct 9, 2012 | 12:45 AM
  #1  
I have a 2006 dodge grand caravan and have been getting code p0404. I replaced the egr, and reset the codes but after about 100 miles, the code came back on. I am beyond frustrated as now I have no clue what to do. Any suggestions?
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Oct 9, 2012 | 12:51 AM
  #2  
Go waranty a EGR and put another one in it. Probably got a bad one. or buy a Factory one.
Inspect the EGR connector, make sure it is not mess up.
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Oct 9, 2012 | 09:50 AM
  #3  
Did you disconnect the battery for a few minutes while replacing the EGR? I was told this is a necessary step since apparently the ECU stores some corrections table for what it has come to expect from the EGR valve. When you replace a bad one with a good one that table is now way out of whack and needs to be thrown out and I was told unhooking the battery for 5-10 minutes should do that.

No idea if that is true, but I did that when replacing my EGR and I have not had an issue with the codes returning.
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Oct 9, 2012 | 11:10 AM
  #4  
I disconnected the battery for 30 minutes after I replaced the egr.
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Oct 10, 2012 | 07:05 AM
  #5  
I agree with steak59 a re-replacement I would try first

my 06 threw the same code, replaced the egr valve and it hasn't been back, I too used aftermarket but had no problems
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Oct 11, 2012 | 10:31 AM
  #6  
I am also noticing sluggishness when at high rpm to shift and also lack of power going up hills. I am not sure if this is related to the egr or not.
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Oct 11, 2012 | 01:00 PM
  #7  
Could this be a plugged cat...? I think it could make a situation where excessive backpressure is causing excessive EGR flow triggering the CEL and the increased backpressure is causing the poor high load/RPM performance.

How many miles on the van?

I suppose an over-opening EGR valve could also cause these issues so don't immediately go replacing the cat, but it might give you something else to check.
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Oct 12, 2012 | 08:22 AM
  #8  
My van currently has 76000 miles on it. Taking it to the dealer to get it checked out since it is currently under warranty
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