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If the check engine light is turning on, the computer has detected a fault and has a code for you to read. The code will tell you what the computer has detected. You can borrow, rent or buy a code scanner at most auto parts retailers. One common scenario is that the engine is given a little more fuel while it's warming up. During that time the throttle body is opened a little extra to allow for a slightly higher idle speed, and the EGR valve is closed or nearly closd. After the engine is warmed, everything goes back to "normal", the amount of fuel is reduced to a more fuel conserving level and a small amount of exhaust gas is recycled into the intake to keep the valves from burning from that lower fuel level. If the EGR valve is plugged or is not functioning properly, the engine will have difficulty idling after the engine warms up. You should be able to verify that through a diagnostic code.

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