EGR Flow Issue Light - Not the valve...please help
#1
EGR Flow Issue Light - Not the valve...please help
Hi
For years I have been having my check engine light go on and off indicating an EGR Flow problem. I have replaced my EGR valve and the temperature solinoid, but the light still comes on!
I am now going to sell my 96 Maxima and need to have this issue fixed so that the purchaser can get the car to pass inspection.
Any ideas what might be wrong? Could it be a clog? computer problem? Are there any ways to fix this that might be cheaper then a dealer?
Keep in mind I cannot just ignore it because I am selling the car...otherwise the car runs beautifully.
Thanks for the help!
For years I have been having my check engine light go on and off indicating an EGR Flow problem. I have replaced my EGR valve and the temperature solinoid, but the light still comes on!
I am now going to sell my 96 Maxima and need to have this issue fixed so that the purchaser can get the car to pass inspection.
Any ideas what might be wrong? Could it be a clog? computer problem? Are there any ways to fix this that might be cheaper then a dealer?
Keep in mind I cannot just ignore it because I am selling the car...otherwise the car runs beautifully.
Thanks for the help!
#4
This link has a good diagram of the EGR tube that should be cleaned, see part # 14713 and 14120. http://www.courtesyparts.com/betasit...1785_1797.html
#5
Is the tube easy to clean?
Is the EGR tube easy to clean? What tools would be necesarry and how long should this take?
Because I do not live near the car at the moment I might just have to have someone take it to a mechanic...how much do you think they would charge? doesn't sound like too time intensive of a process.
Thanks!
Because I do not live near the car at the moment I might just have to have someone take it to a mechanic...how much do you think they would charge? doesn't sound like too time intensive of a process.
Thanks!
#6
I have no idea how much it would cost to have a shop does the cleaning. When I did it, I removed the tube from the car and then soaked it in a cleaning agent overnight (I used carburetor cleaner). No special tools required, either a 10mm or 12 mm socket (don't remember which) should do it. Removal, clean (after soaking) and reassemble took me about 1.5 hours.
Last edited by ltpacct; 12-05-2007 at 01:46 PM. Reason: add info.
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