EGR question

ILLEGALCONCEPTS · 05-23-2009, 01:50 PM

Ok, I've read a lot of the posts on how the EGR works and ways to test it. I just want to make sure I am right.

I made sure the hole in the intake was clear. I've sprayed carb cleaner in the EGR itself. I hooked up a vac hose to the EGR itself and when I sucked on it, the motor would start to die. This is what it is suppose to do right? So my next thing to check would be the solenoid. Is there a way to test this? If it checks out good, what else could cause the problem? I have the code for the EGR and I'm tired of the CEL being on.

Thanks Guys,
James

BRUTUS_T_HOG · 05-23-2009, 01:55 PM

what is the code. you can test the solenoid by making sure all vacuum lines are hooked up properly.. then ground out the ground wire for the solenoid, if the engine dies or runs terrible its working fine.

Otto · 05-23-2009, 02:11 PM

Does the code read "EGR insufficeint"? Then it's probably the sensor, not the valve.

Bill G · 05-24-2009, 09:52 AM

What is the code saying? Not really much to go wrong with the EGR system.

ILLEGALCONCEPTS · 05-24-2009, 11:58 AM

Crap, I don't remember exactly. It's been a little while since I had the code read. I'll have to stop down at my buddies place again and throw the reader on it.

There is a sensor too? Where the hell is that at? The truck sat for 1 1/2 years before I bought it, has 185K on it. It runs great, nice and smooth, but I really am tired of looking at the CEL.

James

Otto · 05-24-2009, 12:21 PM

The sensor is the little unit attached to the upper intake on the drivers side. It has the the 2 hoses from the EGR pipe attached to it.

05-23-2009, 01:50 PM	#1
ILLEGALCONCEPTS Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pittsburgh PA Year: 1996 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3 Modified Class: 2WD Street Used For: Collecting dust in the garage Posts: 485 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	EGR question Ok, I've read a lot of the posts on how the EGR works and ways to test it. I just want to make sure I am right. I made sure the hole in the intake was clear. I've sprayed carb cleaner in the EGR itself. I hooked up a vac hose to the EGR itself and when I sucked on it, the motor would start to die. This is what it is suppose to do right? So my next thing to check would be the solenoid. Is there a way to test this? If it checks out good, what else could cause the problem? I have the code for the EGR and I'm tired of the CEL being on. Thanks Guys, James __________________ 1996 2.3 5-speed <80K 4.10 LS from a Gen II Dropped 5/6 Type DaveR head 2007 F150 Supercrew 4x4 MBRP Exhaust Spectra air intake
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05-23-2009, 01:55 PM	#2
BRUTUS_T_HOG Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rainier, OR Year: 89 Make: Ford Model: Ranger S Engine: 2.3L Class: 2WD Street Used For: everything Posts: 1,999 Rep Power: 18 iTrader: (0)	what is the code. you can test the solenoid by making sure all vacuum lines are hooked up properly.. then ground out the ground wire for the solenoid, if the engine dies or runs terrible its working fine.
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05-23-2009, 02:11 PM	#3
Otto Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Year: 1997 Make: Ranger Model: Splash Engine: 4.0 OHV Class: 2wd Street Used For: rippin Posts: 216 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	Does the code read "EGR insufficeint"? Then it's probably the sensor, not the valve.
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05-24-2009, 09:52 AM	#4
Bill G Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: A $20 fuel surcharge from Tucson Year: 1992 1984 Make: Ford Model: Ranger 2wd Bronco II 4x4 Engine: 2.3, 2.8 Used For: Desert Tortoise habitat Posts: 10,825 Rep Power: 45 iTrader: (0)	What is the code saying? Not really much to go wrong with the EGR system.
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05-24-2009, 11:58 AM	#5
ILLEGALCONCEPTS Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pittsburgh PA Year: 1996 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3 Modified Class: 2WD Street Used For: Collecting dust in the garage Posts: 485 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Crap, I don't remember exactly. It's been a little while since I had the code read. I'll have to stop down at my buddies place again and throw the reader on it. There is a sensor too? Where the hell is that at? The truck sat for 1 1/2 years before I bought it, has 185K on it. It runs great, nice and smooth, but I really am tired of looking at the CEL. James __________________ 1996 2.3 5-speed <80K 4.10 LS from a Gen II Dropped 5/6 Type DaveR head 2007 F150 Supercrew 4x4 MBRP Exhaust Spectra air intake
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05-24-2009, 12:21 PM	#6
Otto Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Year: 1997 Make: Ranger Model: Splash Engine: 4.0 OHV Class: 2wd Street Used For: rippin Posts: 216 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	The sensor is the little unit attached to the upper intake on the drivers side. It has the the 2 hoses from the EGR pipe attached to it.
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