Does EGR delete throw codes on 05 ?
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Tuned
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Does EGR delete throw codes on 05 ?
I need a definite answer to whether installing a full EGR delete will cause a code and/or check engine light on an 05 Excursion.
I've read here that it will....but the shop that's trying to sell me the delete kit claims it definitely will NOT.
Anyone know for sure ?
I've read here that it will....but the shop that's trying to sell me the delete kit claims it definitely will NOT.
Anyone know for sure ?
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Good suggestion on unplugging the EGR, but truck is already in the shop having head gaskets and ARP studs installed, so I don't have that option.
So a california 05 does throw a code, and wulfman thinks a 49 states should ........
Anyone done the EGR delete on a 49 state 05 that knows for sure ?
So a california 05 does throw a code, and wulfman thinks a 49 states should ........
Anyone done the EGR delete on a 49 state 05 that knows for sure ?
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I have a late year 05 6oh that unplugging the egr DEFINITELY lites up the cel....
I did however, get a tuner that turns off the egr and no cel...
And time has eroded some of the negatives about the egr..... most of the reading from VERY knowledgeable guys here suggest the oil cooler is more of the issue than the egr...
I did however, get a tuner that turns off the egr and no cel...
And time has eroded some of the negatives about the egr..... most of the reading from VERY knowledgeable guys here suggest the oil cooler is more of the issue than the egr...
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From: Richland, WA
I have a late year 05 6oh that unplugging the egr DEFINITELY lites up the cel....
I did however, get a tuner that turns off the egr and no cel...
And time has eroded some of the negatives about the egr..... most of the reading from VERY knowledgeable guys here suggest the oil cooler is more of the issue than the egr...
I did however, get a tuner that turns off the egr and no cel...
And time has eroded some of the negatives about the egr..... most of the reading from VERY knowledgeable guys here suggest the oil cooler is more of the issue than the egr...
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Wow - It seems like there's no clear answer. Many of those that responded got a CEL/code, but at least 1 or 2 did not. I can't explain that one ! You'd think all 05's would behave the same.
I think I might just keep the EGR and go with the Bullitproof EGR cooler and pass on the delete kit. I don't want the hassle of dealing with a CEL/code/possible limp mode, and I don't have a tuner to crutch a fix.
Thanks to all who responded.
I think I might just keep the EGR and go with the Bullitproof EGR cooler and pass on the delete kit. I don't want the hassle of dealing with a CEL/code/possible limp mode, and I don't have a tuner to crutch a fix.
Thanks to all who responded.
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My 05 didn't throw a cel with the egr unplugged. When I did the egr delete, I left the valve in and plugged in even though the cooler is gone and blocked off and I have a solid up pipe installed. I don't get a CEL, but I get a code thrown that doesn't trigger the CEL every once and awhile for low EGR flow it doesn't seem to affect drivability.
