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2002 Buick Park Avenue Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Hood, Egr valve.
Mileage: 170,000 miles.

Asked on October 31, 2012

Buick Park Avenue Engine Problem

When started it makes a blowing sound from the engine compartment on drivers side. Once I start driving it goes away. My engine light is also on with a EGR code. I am going to take EGR off and clean as soon as I am able to. Just wondering what that blowing sound under hood might be. I looked under hood and couldn't tell where it could be coming from.

Thanks Mike
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Replied on October 31, 2012

What is the exact code number you have not code description there is more then one egr code?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 31, 2012

Best to start the car with the hood open and listen for the noise.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 31, 2012

Codes I am showing are PO404, PO403, PO405, P1404

Tiny Response from Iver1
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Replied on October 31, 2012

Doesnt seem like a sticking egr valve when you have egr low voltage codes.Do you have a scan tool that can read live engine data?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 31, 2012

I have the Innova 3100f, I don't think it will read live engine data. I will get into the manual and see what it can do.

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Replied on October 31, 2012

You will need to see what the egr valve reads with the key in run position?

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