The car runs fine, but the code says the egr system has a problem. A mechanic today said it'd be $80 just to see if the valve is working properly. Is there a way I can test it? What is needed to test an electronic EGR valve?
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Question: Electric EGR Valve testing
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lapazman, Stockton, CA, October 27, 2010, 14:45
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mastertech6371 October 27, 2010, 14:51
Masteryou need a scan tool to command it on and off. its cheaper to pay 80 than buy a scan tool for 5000
Roy
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lapazman, October 27, 2010, 15:28ReplyRookieok, that stinks. I have one more option then as I have a friend who may be have one ------ I don't always like bothering friends.
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ZeeTech October 27, 2010, 16:06Reply
MasterJust like Roy said, it needs a scan test, but a pro, which cost many thousands of dollars. A cheap scanner won't activate and test the EGR system.
The shop invested tens of thousands of $$$ so you need to spend only $80.Zee
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