2001 Bonneville Engine Codes

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2001 Bonneville Engine Codes

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Guys,
i did an UIM LIM a few weeks ago, along with all required and recommended parts from the sites guideline. No problems, however I recently got 2 codes- Autozone scanned it and the codes were:
P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected
P0128 Coolant Thermostat Malfunction

Car now stumbles and runs erratic, but seems to idle fine. Can anyone make a suggestion? I do have a 2001 car to swap some parts around on for diagnosis.

Car does have 225,000 on it, but has been pretty well maintained. Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
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Re: 2001 Bonneville Engine Codes

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What does the temp gauge do? Go too high, or does it take too long to get warm?
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Re: 2001 Bonneville Engine Codes

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Check the pipe going to the EGR on the driver's side of the motor. Make sure it didn't get cracked or otherwise damaged during the work.
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Re: 2001 Bonneville Engine Codes

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It is slow on warm up and I am planning on changing the t-stat. Long story but could not get one when finishing up on the intake work. Does get to 195 ish when operating at our recent morn/eve temps of 30 degrees or so. I was very careful around the EGR piping when wrenching and just checked and it appears fine. I do have a brand new AC Delco EGR on my kitchen counter but dont really want to change unless neccesary.
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Re: 2001 Bonneville Engine Codes

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EGR on Kitchen Counter? Yea...you've been hanging around us too much already. :banana:

Change that T-stat and see where you get especially if you feel it's taking a long time to warm up...
As far as the EGR...There can be small cuts in the pipe that can even cause an issue that you'll barely see...
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Re: 2001 Bonneville Engine Codes

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huh, bad MAP sensor. And new plug wires. And a new t-stat.

Anyone have a recommendation on a non-oem replacement MAP?
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