Detection Condition
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DTC P1409 indicates self-test has detected an electrical malfunction in EGRVR circuit. EGR Vacuum Regulator (EGRVR) solenoid receives a variable duty cycle signal from PCM. The higher the duty cycle, the more vacuum the solenoid diverts to EGR valve.