I have a 2005 Dodge Caravan SE with a 3.3L V6. My engine light came on about a week ago, and upon pulling the code, I came up with a P0404 or EGR Valve. I work for Pep Boys as an installer, and one of the mechs at work told me to try cleaning out the EGR valve with throttle body cleaner. I sprayed the ports of the EGR valve with throttle body cleaner and then disconnected the positive battery terminal to reset the computer. The check engine light came back on with the same code and the car is still sputters every now and then. The sputtering seems to happen when it's hot outside and the vehicle has been running for a while. I've unfortunately already discovered that the EGR valve is not covered on my warranty. Are there any additional steps I can try, or should I just chalk it up to a bad EGR?
2007-05-17 11:21:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You need to check the EGR position sensor voltage. This will determine if you have proper EGR solenoid operation. You could also have an open ground to the sensor. Don't start throwing parts at it until you know what's wrong!
2007-05-17 11:40:36 · answer #1 · answered by rat396 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Egr Valve
2016-10-21 15:30:29 · answer #2 · answered by disponette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On my old 3.3 I was throwing a code for the egr valve as well. In the end it was corrosion in the egr transducer. If you follow the vacume line off the egr valve it will lead you right to it. Disconnect the plug and check the connection.If its full of corrosion clean it up and see if that works otherwise time for a new one!
2007-05-17 11:47:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you not have access there to the troubleshooting charts for DTC's?. Or is Pep Boy's still just tires and batteries. Your best is to take it to a shop because it might not be the EGR valve itself. Could be a wiring problem or the PCM.
2007-05-17 11:45:35 · answer #4 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had codes show up for EGR and Oxygen sensor at same time. Someone else drives this Van and am wondering if he d "bad" gas. Would that do it ???
2015-07-15 06:32:36 · answer #5 · answered by JOHN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Check engine light is on. 2. Rough idle 3. Spits sputters runs like crap. 4. Lower gas mileage
2016-03-19 00:13:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh come on.....Pony up for a new one.
What would you tell a customer?
2007-05-17 11:25:11 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋