For some reason I got the P1404 code the other day. I was sitting for a while in line at Taco Bell and I dont know if that had a thing to do with it.

I bought a new egr valve but havnt installed it and really dont want to since its such a waste.

I cleared the code and it hasnt come back yet but if it does whats the best way to clean it so I can take the new one back?

I also read that there were issues with cel light coming back on even when the egr was new.

is there a proper way to clean and then install it back on where it doesnt throw the code again?

I read something about removing the harness off the egr when re-installing and clearing the code and immediately turning off the key so that the computer doesnt set itself wrong.

all that I want to do is clean it and put the old one back on and save the money of the new one.

this is on my 98 Regal GS