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Question: service eng light

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torito23, 1.6L 4 Cylinder, Beaverton, OR, March 18, 2009, 10:25
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I have this light on in my dash, end i do diagnostic test, end
the answer was: low flow detected, end 4 probable cause:
EGR-passages blocked
EGR-pintle stuck closed
EGR-volume control valve open or shorted
EGR-temperature sensor error.
So; my cuestion is, how i know wich is the real cause of my service eng light.

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    hemicuda March 19, 2009, 11:42
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    Sounds like the EGR passages are blocked and causing the check engine light to come on New EGR valve is $150 to $200 at the parts stores but its $107 at http://www.parts.com/

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