Question

I have the engine code P1410 on my 1997 Toyota Avalon, is it an important problem?

Answer 1

P1410 EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) position sensor circuit malfunction

This code will not show any drivabilty problem or performance, The purpose of the EGR is to control nitrogen oxide or N0x. by reintroducing inert gases, (exhaust gas) . by doing so it cools the combustion chamber, A good recipe for disaster is take a high mileage engine, a failed EGR,  and you surely gauranteed to have a hole in the piston.

Answer 2

P1410 TOYOTA - EGR Valve Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
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