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Egr valve does not cause stalling. it does not open at idle. I would look at oxygen sensor, then check the gas for water. The EGR can be cleaned, but my EGR valve is 10 years old and did not need cleaning. Also look at plugs and wires.
Yes, clean the cabor buildup from the EGR valve and that pipe.
An EGR valve can be cleaned. Remove the EGR valve, then flush it with carburetor cleaner. Allow the unit to dry then reinstall.
try cleaning the egr valve passage and egr valve.
A faulty or clogged egr valve can cause an engine to run rough. If stuck or clogged the valve can be cleaned after removal with carburetor cleaner.
P0401 "egr insufficient flow" can indicate many things, including: 1-vacuum line plugged or leaking 2-pipe from exhaust to egr valve plugged 3-pipe to vacuum modulator valve from egr valve plugged 4-passages at egr are plugged 5-bad egr valve 6-bad EGR VACUUM MODULATOR VALVE I tried cleaning egr modulator valve, (beside/above egr)removed and tested egr vacuum & movement, inspected and cleaned all vacuum lines openings and pipes. All above did not work. I replaced the egr vacuum modulator valve. Light went out without a reset in about 30 miles of driving. Not sure if this valve can be cleaned. Retails for $69.US
An EGR valve usually can't be cleaned. If you want to try to clean it, us Combustion Chamber Cleaner on it. If this doesn't work then the cost of an EGR Valve from the dealer is about $275.00 Can. I have had to replace my EGR valve about 2 months ago and I wasn't able to find an after market replacement.
it's a common problem for proteges5, the EGR valve needs to be cleaned
Depends on the EGR valve. A good lot of them can be cleaned and reused. New ones can costs hundreds of dollars.The EGR valve works by routing a small amount of the exhaust gases back into the combustion chamber.See the Related link for more information.To clean the EGR valve, you may be required to remove the vacuum hose and clean out the carbon deposits.
It's almost impossible to tell just from how engine is working. Unless you have hesitation, car lacks power and efficiency is low. And of course if you have EGR error code(s). In order to test EGR you need to have a small vacuum hand pump. Then you need to apply vacuum to the EGR system and see how it responses. Also, sometime EGR valve just needs to be cleaned. For the you need to remove the valve and check on presence of carbon deposits. Also if the valve itself cannot be moved freely, it might have to be replaced. The hoses around EGR system have to be checked on cracks, and replaced if cracks are present. EGR vacuum switching valve usually does not break. But EGR valve get very dirty time to time and has to be cleaned or replaced.
if you had it tested for the egr valve at auto zone or somewhere like that, it may not be that. Could be that carbon is built up in the intake and all it needs is cleaned out...alot cheaper
I have a 1994 ford aspire, just cleaned the EGR valve last week. it is located just to the left of the #1 fuel injector and the passenger side of the fuel rail.