I have the service engine soon light on and I was told from the mechanic that the code is for the EGR system. Is this most likely the EGR valve? Where is the valve located and if I replace it will the light go out or does it need to be cleared by a shop? The light was on a month ago and went off for about a week.

 

The symptoms sound like a EGR valve going bad (either stuck open/closed). When my EGR went bad, it would trip the SES and then turn off/on.

The valve is on the driver's side.

After they replace it, the system should turn the SES off after a few miles, but I would just have them clear it anyways.

 

Mine occasionally comes on and then goes back off shortly after. It won't come back until either a day, or a few weeks later and it does the same thing. It's never on for very long. I just hope I don't need to fix my EGR. Right now, I need to replace valve cover gaskets, intake gaskets, remove faulty water pump - install new one, and put in a new thermostat. 3 of which were tried by my dad and I, but we were forced to quit when my dad didn't know what to do. I'll have to try and pay my neighbor to do it.

 

Where on the drivers side is the valve? I think the you used to be able to take them out and give it a shake and if you hear it rattle its good if not its shot. The car doesnt run any different

 

You are thinking of the PCV valve.

 

I used someone's cardomain pic...couldn't find any other ones really quick.



EGR

It isn't hard to replace. The actual part is pricey though.

 

Where's it at on a 3.4L?

What are the symptoms of a faulty EGR?

You can clear your code with a OBD-I/II scanner you can borrow from your local autoparts store.

 

the EGR is on the passenger side of the motor on the 3.4L it is the peice that connects the exhaust manifold to the upper intake manifold

 

k right beside the uper intake? I thought that was it.

 

what store do you go to for the hookup?

 

O'Reillys let me borrow one if I gave them my DL. Advanced came out and tried to do it.