EGR Valve Problems

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10-02-2011, 02:07 PM

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EGR Valve Problems

I am wondering if my EGR valve is not operating properly. When the car is idling, I can hear the EGR valve tapping erratically. I pulled vacuum on the EGR, and it seems to be okay (Haynes manual), as well as the EGR control solenoid valve, the EGR BPTC.

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10-02-2011, 06:35 PM

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The metal tube on the EGR valve tends to get plugged up. Maybe that's what has happened to yours.

10-02-2011, 06:47 PM

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Wouldn't cause valve probs. The guide tube is in a different system. Usually the EGR valve has a CEL when it breaks. Check the connection on the green sensor by the KS.

10-02-2011, 11:47 PM

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Thanks for the responses. The tube was super cleaned when I did the overhaul on my engine.

I will check that connector to the EGR solenoid valve. I did check the valve for proper operation. But I guess I should check the connection too.