Couple EGR Vavle Questions

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Jun 23, 2011 | 08:08 AM

cmdevildog16

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Couple EGR Vavle Questions

So yesterday on my way home was sitting at the stop light so i decided to see if any codes were popping up, had no reason to check i just do it periodically to make sure i dont miss anything. So after reading DTC's i found two had popped up the P404 and the p1335 code, from what i have read they both seem to have to do with the EGR Valve( correct me if im wrong please) my question is Will taking the EGR valve out and cleaning it do the trick or does it have to be replaced? and if it has to be replaced where is the best place to get one?

Jun 23, 2011 | 01:13 PM

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Replace the valve with the pink dot part.

The valves are now pretty cheap and can be had easily from dieselfiltersonline.com

$156 + shipping.

Jun 23, 2011 | 02:32 PM

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Replace the valve with the pink dot part.

The valves are now pretty cheap and can be had easily from dieselfiltersonline.com

$156 + shipping.

I consider 10 bucks pretty cheap.

Jun 23, 2011 | 02:44 PM

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I consider 10 bucks pretty cheap.

So I got ripped off paying $20 for mine?

Jun 23, 2011 | 03:18 PM

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So I got ripped off paying $20 for mine?

Was the CAN $20?

Welcome back - ssshhhh don't tell anybody?

Jun 23, 2011 | 03:20 PM

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Was the CAN $20?

Welcome back - ssshhhh don't tell anybody?

It was.

Friendly fella at parts counter gave me one from salvage (Warranty part that was dumped).

Cleaned it, installed it with new O rings, and it ran like a champ ever since.

Old one was cleaned, but did not eliminate a electrical fault.

Jun 23, 2011 | 03:35 PM

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Both of those codes indicate an internal position sensor error. NOT a flow error. And they are somewhat similar in scope (sensor circuit "A"). This could easily be a questionable electrical connection, or simply an unexpected reading by the PCM. Very doubtful that cleaning the valve ports will do anything.

You didn't mention a Service Engine Soon light, so that means the condition was temporary, and those codes are pending. I would first simply reset the codes, and see what happens. No need to go jumping to conclusions.