Pappa Grande

I got the EGR code today. Haynes has a pretty good description of how to diagnose/check the EGR system.

Can anyone who has had this code and actually fixed it themselves give me some tips/comments on how they fixed the problem?

Its too dark out right now. I went out with the flashlight and couldn't find it - is it under the throttle body?

Any tips on cleaning it out or cleaning the hoses it out? I have 250k on my car and I'm guessing the valve is no good, or really needs a cleaning.

Any tips are more then welcome.

paulsfds

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when i had that code the mechanic said that my egr valve wasn't opening and closing, hope that helps.

Kinger402

I had the code. I actually just cleaned the **** out of my throttle body with some TB cleaner a toothbrush and an old wifebeater. Then i reset the CEL and it hasnt come back for 6 months. Hope that helps...if not here are some links that could help
http://photobucket.com/albums/v158/e...D/EGR/EGR0302/ -link to diagrams about that CEL
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&highlight=EGR - previous thread
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....9&page=1&pp=30

knight71

I had this code for a month..it was a ***** to resolve..finally was resolved by replacing EGRC solenoid valve.

Pappa Grande

Hmm. Thanks for the replies.
How common is the problem?