CEL came on and I pulled codes for the EGRC Solenoid Valve. Does anyone have pics or a diagram pointing out this part. And how hard is it to change for someone who is moderately good with cars. Thanks.

-Steve

 

nothing guys?................. bump

 

driver side of the engine, near the front valve cover, it has a green connector on it with a couple vacuum hoses going to it.

 

its on the back side of the block (tranny side) near the fuel pressure regulator and knock sensor. the solenoid is green with a 2 wire plug and 3 vacuum hoses. its just about impossible to remove. the nut holding it on is underneath. i had a hell if a time with it.

 

Supposedly if you put your hand under the EGR valve and push up on it, it is good to go if it moves and has some flex in it. I read this somewhere. I think I may have to clean my EGR valve and plenum as my NOx levels were somewhat elevated in my recent emissions test. I passed and am good to go for 2 more years, so I may just leave it alone for the time being as I don't believe the EGR system affects the vehicle's operating performance. Consequently your problem may lie somewhere else.

 

I used an angled closed wrench to get it off, no problem. The FSM has a proceedure to check if it's functioning. Lemme kno if u need the FSM.
Jae

 

Thanks for the input guys.

-Steve

 

Location of Egr related stuff:

http://photobucket.com/albums/v158/e...s_location.jpg

 

I had to take off the throttle body to get to my EGR valve. It did make it easer to clean the throttle body and the intake.