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Problems with my EGR valve

Tiny
LINDSEY
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  • 2003 VAUXHALL VECTRA
  • 100,000 MILES
My exhaust emmision light came on and was running lumpy. I bought a new egr valve but still have same problem many thanks
Thursday, December 29th, 2011 AT 4:17 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Did you clean out the EGR ports thoroughly? And make sure it works
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Thursday, December 29th, 2011 AT 4:29 PM
Tiny
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Thanks rasmataz. Its a brand new egr valve but how do I clean the ports out and where bouts will I find em.
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Friday, December 30th, 2011 AT 3:58 PM
Tiny
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Where it attaches and everything that's connected to it-check what's the diagnostic code no. For the EGR
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Friday, December 30th, 2011 AT 9:22 PM
Tiny
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Hi rasmataz. Ive not had it plugged in to a diagnostic machine yet but think I may have to. I been told that it cant be anything serious as it only egr valve. What do u rekon? Many thanks
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Saturday, December 31st, 2011 AT 9:26 AM

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