If the egr valve was stuck open, the engine wouldn't idle. If the egr valve was stuck closed you may hear excessive pinging (spark knock) and in most vehicles, the check engine light would illuminate.
Yes, if the valve is bad. With the car idling, move the EGR valve diaphragm with your fingers. The engine should quit or want to quit. If it doesn't do this, it could be plugged up. Remove the EGR valve and clean any carbon deposits in the valve and also do the same on the engine side where the EGR valve is connected. If the EGR has never been removed before, it will probably have carbon buildup.
A code 32 indicates a EGR system fault. The EGR valve takes some of the exhaust gases from the combustion cycle and returns them into the intake air system. This cuts down on the NOx emissions. A faulty EGR valve shouldn't keep a car from starting. The repair for a code 32 is to replace the EGR valve.
Check the EGR valve. It sounds like your EGR valve is staying open. An EGR valve that is open at idle will cause a car to stall. An EGR should be closed at idle and open when you are driving around.
To check for a leak, apply soapy water to the stem and look for bubbles.
it is beyond the main throttle body. it is round about the size of a tangerine. it is black on my car.
Would this cause the car not to start If the EGR VALVE is bad
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AnswerThe 3800 (RPO: L27) was not equipped with an EGR Valve for the model year 1992 only. The 3800 (RPO:L67) does have an EGR valve.The valve should be located on the driver's side on top of the manifold.A bad EGR valve can keep your car from starting and running properly.
It does not happen as often as you might think. But it does happen. Usually EGR valve goes out if you car is 10 years and older and you have way over 100K miles. Also if the valve is cleaned regularly it will work longer.
The cost of replacing an EGR valve varies with the make, model and location of the car. An EGR valve for a 1996 Lincoln Town Car is about $160.
It is a common suspect in contributing to rough idle. See "Related Questions" below for more about the EGR valve, from testing to replacing.
Yes, if the valve is bad. With the car idling, move the EGR valve diaphragm with your fingers. The engine should quit or want to quit. If it doesn't do this, it could be plugged up. Remove the EGR valve and clean any carbon deposits in the valve and also do the same on the engine side where the EGR valve is connected. If the EGR has never been removed before, it will probably have carbon buildup.
Blocking off an EGR valve can make the car run rough. The fuel mileage can suffer as well, since the car is designed to have the EGR valve operable.
if this is a v6, unless your car has California emissions, there is no EGR valve.
if this is a v6, unless your car has California emissions, there is no EGR valve.
The location of the EGR valve on a 1987 to 1989 Chevy Celebrity depends on which engine the car has. If the car has the 2.8L V6 the EGR valve mounts to the plenum near the throttle body. If the car has the 2.5L 4 cylinder engine the EGR valve mounts in the center of the intake manifold near the valve cover.