CEL help please, EGR code ?
12-14-2010, 12:01 PM
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CEL help please, EGR code ?
ok the cel came on and I ran the code it came up EGR, the light went out the next day and now its back. Anyway to check to be 100% before spending 130.00 ??
12-14-2010, 02:36 PM
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dang I cant remember now have to wait till it comes back on, I have a code scanner of my own, seems like it was 1404 or something, I will grab it if it comes on again. Car is running great...
12-14-2010, 02:48 PM
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That'* valve stuck open. Could be a stuck valve or the solenoid went out. You can test the solenoid easy, here'* a write up. https://www.gmforum.com/trouble-shooting-test-procedures-141/egr-solenoid-test-296250/
12-14-2010, 05:04 PM
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ill wait till it does it agin and make sure I got the right number...Will it hurt to drive it like that if the light comes back on ??
They cost like 130.00 right ?? Any big deal to change them ?
They cost like 130.00 right ?? Any big deal to change them ?
12-14-2010, 05:12 PM
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Easy to change, and there are plenty of us that have some sitting on the shelf, I think I have 3 of them and will be more then happy to sell one for far less.