1998 Acura CL EGR valve

Tiny
LANEL08
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  • 1998 ACURA CL
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 160,000 MILES
My check engine light came on for the EGR valve code #P0401 and I replaced the EGR valve. The light went off for about a week but now is back on. I heard you can clean out the EGR passage but I dont know where the passage is on the 2.3L, I have found ways to do it for the 3.0 but not the 2.3. Any ideas on what I should do or where to find the steps on how to clean out the passage if thats what wrong? Any information would help.
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Thursday, February 5th, 2009 AT 7:37 PM

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Tiny
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The passage is where the EGR soleniod/valve mounts onto. You can use a good aerosoil cleaner and a pick/scraper set to remove stubborn carbon. Just try not to drop any carbon into the manifold.
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Monday, February 16th, 2009 AT 7:45 PM
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I drive a 1998 ACURA CL 2.3 check engine light went on for the egr valve I replaced it twice, the light went off n about a week later it went back on. I cleaned the passage way and it went off then about a day later returned reading the same code p0401. How can I fix this problem?
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Monday, November 26th, 2012 AT 9:01 PM

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