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Old 07-09-2010, 12:09 PM
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Okay, so after two weeks and $733.21, I finally have a new clutch (kit) installed and ready to go. I just picked it up today, works great.

When I was driving it into Hoffmans parking lot to wash it, I realized that the "Service Engine Soon" light was on. I went over to AutoZone and the guy checked it out, it's something with the EGR valve.

Ticket:
"Definition
EGR system fault (exhaust gas recirculation)
Explination
The ECM has detected too much flow on the EGR
system
Probable cause
1. EGR valve stuck open
2. - Failed EGR pressure sensor
3. - Failed EGR valve
4. - Failed EGR pressure sensor where applicable
5. - Failed EGR position sensor where applicable"

He looked up some of the parts and they're fairly inexpensive (~$50-$100)
 
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Old 07-09-2010, 12:28 PM
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Why didn't you just do the Clutch your self? 2 weeks to do a clutch? WHAT THE ****, am I missing something?
They could have broke or screwed up your sensors. I believe I've had the same problem since I got the car, but I've never cared to mess with it.
 
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Old 07-09-2010, 08:39 PM
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That's the code that my CEL has been throwing since I put on my CAI a year ago. Don't even worry about it, I've never noticed anything wrong with my car. The light and the same code has been there for about a year now.
 
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Old 07-10-2010, 11:02 AM
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I never got that code for a CAI.

Unless you had some funky exhaust setup where they had to take it off to drop your tranny and they screwed with the EGR valve setup.
 
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