Unplugging EGR without removing throttle plate..

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Jul 27, 2006 | 08:07 PM

duallygirl

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Unplugging EGR without removing throttle plate..

So I need some advice. I just got my turbo replaced in my '03 6.0 F350, and a week later the check engine light comes on. I assume it's related to the work that the Ford Dealership had just done. So, I bring it in, and sure enough it's a faulty EGR plug.

So, from browsing on here, I know alot of you guys like to just unplug it, and it sounds like that's the best option for my engine anyhow. They quoted my 600+ dollars to fix this...now why would I do that when I can just yank the plug?!?!

Anyhow, I unplugged the EGR, but the weather got the best of me and it started pouring. I was unable to check if I have a throttle plate, but I assume that I do, as the built date is May 03. Is it a problem to unplug the EGR and leave the throttle plate on for the time being? Or should I plug the EGR back in until I can take care of this.

As an aside, the check engine light went off on its own, before I was able to get the truck to the shop.

Thanks!

Last edited by duallygirl; Jul 27, 2006 at 08:08 PM. Reason: spelling errors!

Jul 27, 2006 | 08:16 PM

BowTieHatr

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your egr vavle is under the 5/100,000 warranty. trust me

Jul 27, 2006 | 11:57 PM

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Anyhow, I unplugged the EGR, but the weather got the best of me and it started pouring. I was unable to check if I have a throttle plate, but I assume that I do, as the built date is May 03. Is it a problem to unplug the EGR and leave the throttle plate on for the time being? Or should I plug the EGR back in until I can take care of this.

You might not have a throttle plate. I thought my Feb 03 engine build would have one for sure, removed the elbow and no plate.

Jul 28, 2006 | 05:03 AM

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First off. Fight for the new EGR Valve under warranty. If you are under 100,000 miles.

Jul 28, 2006 | 05:21 AM

duallygirl

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I am under warranty! They said that it was not covered under the engine warranty becuase it was more of an "emmissions thing."

Jul 28, 2006 | 07:26 AM

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duallygirl: My 01/29/03 built F250 also didn't have a throttle plate when I removed the elbow. Also your emission system is covered by a warranty, 8 years/ 80K miles. An egr can't work without a plug so I would insist that it's covered. The egr should be covered by the 5yr/100K engine warranty but if your passed 3 year/ 36K miles you will have to pay a $100 deductable. I would also find another dealer. $600+ is highway robbery.

Jul 28, 2006 | 04:11 PM

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I am going to switch dealers. I called one today, more of a truck oriented dealership and they said it was definately under warranty. $600 is highway robbery.... I told the technician that, and he said the EGR alone was $360 some odd dollars. I was given a phone number to call and report the dealer that wanted to charge me. I suppose that is the next step. Thanks, guys....