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Report: Failure of EGR Valve or EVAP Solenoid

Acura MDX Problem
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Model Year Affected: 2002

Average Mileage: 103,500 mi (102,000 mi - 105,000 mi)

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The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve or the evaporative emission control (EVAP) solenoid can stop functioning. Failure of either one can cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate.

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  • Visitor, 2002 Acura MDX, 102,000 mi

    EGR valve failed or so it appreared and check engine light came on. Removing the valve and giving it a good bath in Sea Form resolved the problem and it is still going strong after 10K miles of use. Better still, just replace with a new genuine value from Acura. Very easy to do..

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  • Visitor, 2002 Acura MDX, 105,000 mi

    EGR light came on at 104500. Had to have the valve replaced. Cost $350

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