2000 ford ranger: was told it need a egr valve replaced . friend said it was easy and cheap job. need advice.?

Question

garage said part was $80 and labor about $75. is this realistic or a friend said it should be $10 for part and a do it yourself fix??

Answer 1

If the code reader came up with something like EGR sensor voltage too low the the problem is th DPFE Sensor Comonlly refered to as the Delta Pressure Feedback Valve. It is located near the EGR valve and is a flat black plastic sensor with an electrical plug (Usualy white) pluged in the side and two hoses attached to the bottom.The other end of the hoses connect to the EGR valve tube, It is simple to change (make sure the plug is pluged in tight) and costs around $50.00 at the dealer. After you change it then disconnect the battery for around a minitute to turn off the check engine light.Got one at Autozone for $25.00 and took 10 minutes to change.

Answer 2

I would not listen to the friend, unless you want to end up in trouble with it, and costing yourself more money than you expect to pay. A "2000" probably has a EGR position sensor on top of the EGR valve, and you must rule out that as not being the problem instead of the EGR itself. The price on the new valve is about $80.00, and the pipe that the valve is attached to on the bottom can sometimes break when you remove the valve, unless you have the proper tools and know how to do this job. Sometimes what looks like an easy job, will turn into a nightmare for you IF you don't know how to get a stuck EGR off without doing damage to other things. The labor might be kind of high by about 10-15 bucks, but then again it might be low, if it is a difficult one, and most of them can be. If it was me, I would pay the money, and have it done right. Peace of mind is worth a lot, knowing it is done properly, and the work is backed with a warranty. Don't spend $500 trying to save $20, it's just not worth it. Most Fords are attached to a pipe that will twist in to ruin, when you try to remove it. The only way to check a EGR sensor is to remove the wires from it, and check it with a digital meter or sensor tester. A code tells you the problem is in the EGR curcuit. The EGR valve position sensor (EVP) monitors the position of the EGR valve, and keeps the computer informed on the exact amount the valve is open or closed. From this data, the computer can calculate the optimum EGR flow for the lowest NOx emissions and the best driveability, then control the EGR valve to alter the EGR flow by means of the EGR Solenoid.
The EVP sensor is a linear potentiometer that operates very much like a Throttle Position Sensor. It's electrical resistance changes in direct proportion the the movement of the EGR valve stem. When the EGR valve is closed, the EVP sensor registers maximum resistance. As the valve opens, resistance decreases until it finally reaches a minimum value when the EGR valve is fully open. A typical Ford EVP sensor should have no more than 5,500 ohms resistance when the EGR valve is closed, and no less than 100 ohms when the valve is fully open.
Find the vacuum source line that runs from the vacuum source to the EGR solenoid. Disconnect it at the solenoid and hook up a vacuum gauge to the hose. Start the engine, bring it to normal operating temperature and observe the vacuum reading. There should be at least ten in-HG of vacuum. If not, repair the hose to the vacuum source. Disconnect the gauge and re-connect the hose. If there is at least ten in-HG of vacuum to the EGR selonoid, locate the vacuum hose running from the EGR Solenoid to the EGR valve. Disconnect and plug the hose at the solenoid and hook up a vacuum gauge to the solenoid. Open the EGR solenoid by starting the engine and raising the speed to about 2,000 rpm. With the solenoid open, the vacuum gauge should read at least ten in-HG. If there is no vacuum, either the solenoid valve is defective or there is a problem in the wiring circuit or computer.
What I would always suggest is; have this job done by someone that is qualified to do the job correctly, as a carbon build up is usually the cause of EGR failure. A good mechanic will take the time to clean the carbon out and can spend quite some time in doing so. Have both the Sensor and the EGR replace at the same time, and also the hoses with new hose. This will insure you will have a trouble free job done that should last a long time, and you will be glad you did. I might add; without knowing which engine your vehicle has, what codes were extracted from your vehicle, and which EGR system is on your vehicle, makes it impossible to determine much about it. Note: some EGR position sensors are called EVR when applied to a DPFE system. Some answers above are based on the DPFE system, and may be correct to a certain degree, but the pipe I refer to you will see, and It is very thin thus easy to break. Good Luck!!

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2000 ford ranger: was told it need a egr valve replaced . friend said it was easy and cheap job. need advice.?
garage said part was $80 and labor about $75. is this realistic or a friend said it should be $10 for part and a do it yourself fix??

Answer 4

How sure are you that it's the EGR valve that needs to be replaced, and NOT the DPFE sensor? It's EXTREMELY common for small "garages" to misdiagnose a faulty EGR valve due to "check engine" lights coming on for P0401 and P0402 codes. Nine times out of ten, it's because the DPFE sensor that has failed. If this "garage" has a scan tool that can read data, have the machanic read the DPFE reading with the engine at idle. It SHOULD read 0.99 to 1.00 volt. If it's reading any higher than that, the DPFE sensor has failed. Another way to test EGR valve operation, is to apply a vacuum to the valve with the engine idling. If it starts to run rough, when vacuum is applied to it, the EGR valve is good. Go to your nearest Ford dealer with the "basic" part number 9J460, to get the part you need (F77Z-9J460-AB, I think, but not 100% sure). This part is about $100.00. It's also simple enough for you to install yourself. Save the extra $100 in labour!!! Hope this helps. Good luck.

Answer 5

i've never seen an egr valve under 10 bucks, He may be thinking PCV valve which would be about 7 bucks or less. $50-80 for a new egr valve sounds more reasonable. I've seen some in the mid hundreds. Replacing it is just a wire harness and and four bolts, two on the intake manifold and two on the head somewhere.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

By the sound of it , either you went to a small garage unfamilliar with Fords or to Autozone... Autozone misdiagnosis the p0401 to sell EGRs... Others don't know about the Ford DPFE issue.

Depending upon the motor, it should be in the front of the motor.. and if it's a silver box with two hoses on it, that is probably your problem.. as 97% of the problems with the code, is that sensor

as the other guy said, it's about $100 and if you put the hoses on, one at a time... you can install it yourself and clear the code by disconnecting the battery

Answer 8

An EGR will cost more than this. Odds are that it needs a DPFE sensor, it checks the EGR. EGR will run around 100 to 150, DPFE will run around 75 to 100. DPFE is most common to go out.

Answer 9

egr valve is $40 to $80 i think on a ranger it is vacuum controlled to test it put a vacuum pump on the egr with the engine running when vacuum is applied the engine should bog down and maybe stall if no change in the engine the egr is bad

Answer 10

If you take it out and take it apart and clean it, make sure there is no carbon on it & put it back together, you don't even have to buy the part. It will be just like new. (My husband is a mechanic)