Replace or clean EGR?
11-19-2006 | 10:54 PM
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Replace or clean EGR?
2001 EX-V6 Accord with 170,000 miles. Just got a P0401 code. The check
engine light went out on it's own (TCS light was also on when this occurred)
then lit up again a week later.
Trying to find information on the procedure for cleaning the EGR. Not much
out there. Found 1 article stating special tools are required.
http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/How_do_you_...d_2000_V6_2_Dr
Anybody attempt this with the standard tools one might find in a typical
home garage? Trying to determine if I should attempt this myself or just
buy a new EGR. They're expensive ($200 plus) but maybe not depending on how
much effort it takes to clean and drill it out and what the special reamer
costs, especially if I'm only going to use it one.
Any insight from those experienced in this would be appreciated.
engine light went out on it's own (TCS light was also on when this occurred)
then lit up again a week later.
Trying to find information on the procedure for cleaning the EGR. Not much
out there. Found 1 article stating special tools are required.
http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/How_do_you_...d_2000_V6_2_Dr
Anybody attempt this with the standard tools one might find in a typical
home garage? Trying to determine if I should attempt this myself or just
buy a new EGR. They're expensive ($200 plus) but maybe not depending on how
much effort it takes to clean and drill it out and what the special reamer
costs, especially if I'm only going to use it one.
Any insight from those experienced in this would be appreciated.
11-19-2006 | 11:14 PM
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Re: Replace or clean EGR?
"Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> 2001 EX-V6 Accord with 170,000 miles. Just got a P0401 code. The check
> engine light went out on it's own (TCS light was also on when this
> occurred) then lit up again a week later.
>
> Trying to find information on the procedure for cleaning the EGR. Not
> much out there. Found 1 article stating special tools are required.
> http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/How_do_you_...d_2000_V6_2_Dr
>
> Anybody attempt this with the standard tools one might find in a typical
> home garage? Trying to determine if I should attempt this myself or just
> buy a new EGR. They're expensive ($200 plus) but maybe not depending on
> how much effort it takes to clean and drill it out and what the special
> reamer costs, especially if I'm only going to use it one.
>
> Any insight from those experienced in this would be appreciated.
>
http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
11-19-2006 | 11:14 PM
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Re: Replace or clean EGR?
"Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> 2001 EX-V6 Accord with 170,000 miles. Just got a P0401 code. The check
> engine light went out on it's own (TCS light was also on when this
> occurred) then lit up again a week later.
>
> Trying to find information on the procedure for cleaning the EGR. Not
> much out there. Found 1 article stating special tools are required.
> http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/How_do_you_...d_2000_V6_2_Dr
>
> Anybody attempt this with the standard tools one might find in a typical
> home garage? Trying to determine if I should attempt this myself or just
> buy a new EGR. They're expensive ($200 plus) but maybe not depending on
> how much effort it takes to clean and drill it out and what the special
> reamer costs, especially if I'm only going to use it one.
>
> Any insight from those experienced in this would be appreciated.
>
http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
11-19-2006 | 11:14 PM
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Re: Replace or clean EGR?
"Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> 2001 EX-V6 Accord with 170,000 miles. Just got a P0401 code. The check
> engine light went out on it's own (TCS light was also on when this
> occurred) then lit up again a week later.
>
> Trying to find information on the procedure for cleaning the EGR. Not
> much out there. Found 1 article stating special tools are required.
> http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/How_do_you_...d_2000_V6_2_Dr
>
> Anybody attempt this with the standard tools one might find in a typical
> home garage? Trying to determine if I should attempt this myself or just
> buy a new EGR. They're expensive ($200 plus) but maybe not depending on
> how much effort it takes to clean and drill it out and what the special
> reamer costs, especially if I'm only going to use it one.
>
> Any insight from those experienced in this would be appreciated.
>
http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
11-19-2006 | 11:29 PM
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Re: Replace or clean EGR?
bbtaco wrote:
> http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
This won't do the OP any good. The extended warranty is good for only
80,000 miles, but this Accord has 170,000 miles on it.
> http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
This won't do the OP any good. The extended warranty is good for only
80,000 miles, but this Accord has 170,000 miles on it.
11-19-2006 | 11:29 PM
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Re: Replace or clean EGR?
bbtaco wrote:
> http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
This won't do the OP any good. The extended warranty is good for only
80,000 miles, but this Accord has 170,000 miles on it.
> http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
This won't do the OP any good. The extended warranty is good for only
80,000 miles, but this Accord has 170,000 miles on it.
11-19-2006 | 11:29 PM
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Re: Replace or clean EGR?
bbtaco wrote:
> http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
This won't do the OP any good. The extended warranty is good for only
80,000 miles, but this Accord has 170,000 miles on it.
> http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
This won't do the OP any good. The extended warranty is good for only
80,000 miles, but this Accord has 170,000 miles on it.
11-20-2006 | 05:58 AM
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Re: Replace or clean EGR?
Original Poster: Did you mean the valve itself? Or only the ports and
passageways?
I have a follow-up question for the masses out there: I had the same
prob where insufficient EGR Flow causes this P0401 code and we know the
fix for it, but I was told that over time if not remedied it will fail
the EGR valve...on the other hand I've also been told that these EGR
valves pretty much never fail? Well do they? And is this true?
Kevin
High Tech Misfit wrote:
> bbtaco wrote:
>
> > http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
>
> This won't do the OP any good. The extended warranty is good for only
> 80,000 miles, but this Accord has 170,000 miles on it.
passageways?
I have a follow-up question for the masses out there: I had the same
prob where insufficient EGR Flow causes this P0401 code and we know the
fix for it, but I was told that over time if not remedied it will fail
the EGR valve...on the other hand I've also been told that these EGR
valves pretty much never fail? Well do they? And is this true?
Kevin
High Tech Misfit wrote:
> bbtaco wrote:
>
> > http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
>
> This won't do the OP any good. The extended warranty is good for only
> 80,000 miles, but this Accord has 170,000 miles on it.
11-20-2006 | 05:58 AM
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Re: Replace or clean EGR?
Original Poster: Did you mean the valve itself? Or only the ports and
passageways?
I have a follow-up question for the masses out there: I had the same
prob where insufficient EGR Flow causes this P0401 code and we know the
fix for it, but I was told that over time if not remedied it will fail
the EGR valve...on the other hand I've also been told that these EGR
valves pretty much never fail? Well do they? And is this true?
Kevin
High Tech Misfit wrote:
> bbtaco wrote:
>
> > http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
>
> This won't do the OP any good. The extended warranty is good for only
> 80,000 miles, but this Accord has 170,000 miles on it.
passageways?
I have a follow-up question for the masses out there: I had the same
prob where insufficient EGR Flow causes this P0401 code and we know the
fix for it, but I was told that over time if not remedied it will fail
the EGR valve...on the other hand I've also been told that these EGR
valves pretty much never fail? Well do they? And is this true?
Kevin
High Tech Misfit wrote:
> bbtaco wrote:
>
> > http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
>
> This won't do the OP any good. The extended warranty is good for only
> 80,000 miles, but this Accord has 170,000 miles on it.
11-20-2006 | 05:58 AM
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Re: Replace or clean EGR?
Original Poster: Did you mean the valve itself? Or only the ports and
passageways?
I have a follow-up question for the masses out there: I had the same
prob where insufficient EGR Flow causes this P0401 code and we know the
fix for it, but I was told that over time if not remedied it will fail
the EGR valve...on the other hand I've also been told that these EGR
valves pretty much never fail? Well do they? And is this true?
Kevin
High Tech Misfit wrote:
> bbtaco wrote:
>
> > http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
>
> This won't do the OP any good. The extended warranty is good for only
> 80,000 miles, but this Accord has 170,000 miles on it.
passageways?
I have a follow-up question for the masses out there: I had the same
prob where insufficient EGR Flow causes this P0401 code and we know the
fix for it, but I was told that over time if not remedied it will fail
the EGR valve...on the other hand I've also been told that these EGR
valves pretty much never fail? Well do they? And is this true?
Kevin
High Tech Misfit wrote:
> bbtaco wrote:
>
> > http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
>
> This won't do the OP any good. The extended warranty is good for only
> 80,000 miles, but this Accord has 170,000 miles on it.
11-20-2006 | 08:00 AM
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Re: Replace or clean EGR?
"bbtaco" <bbtaco@spamnot.com> wrote in message
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> "Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:VF98h.5865$w%7.3607@newsfe11.lga...
>> 2001 EX-V6 Accord with 170,000 miles. Just got a P0401 code. The check
>> engine light went out on it's own (TCS light was also on when this
>> occurred) then lit up again a week later.
>>
>> Trying to find information on the procedure for cleaning the EGR. Not
>> much out there. Found 1 article stating special tools are required.
>> http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/How_do_you_...d_2000_V6_2_Dr
>>
>> Anybody attempt this with the standard tools one might find in a typical
>> home garage? Trying to determine if I should attempt this myself or just
>> buy a new EGR. They're expensive ($200 plus) but maybe not depending on
>> how much effort it takes to clean and drill it out and what the special
>> reamer costs, especially if I'm only going to use it one.
>>
>> Any insight from those experienced in this would be appreciated.
>>
> http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
Well, it's too late for me warranty wise, but that's the instructions on
doing the entire service.
Thanks
But I don't think I'll go through all of that, especially the drilling.
Looks a little beyond what I think I'm willing to go through, I may just
use these instructions to get at the valve itself and try cleaning it out
with some pipe cleaners and a little carb cleaner. Vehicle went 170k
without being drilled, a good cleaning should buy me a lot more time.
news:7qSdnauy_bsFtvzYnZ2dnUVZ_umdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
> "Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:VF98h.5865$w%7.3607@newsfe11.lga...
>> 2001 EX-V6 Accord with 170,000 miles. Just got a P0401 code. The check
>> engine light went out on it's own (TCS light was also on when this
>> occurred) then lit up again a week later.
>>
>> Trying to find information on the procedure for cleaning the EGR. Not
>> much out there. Found 1 article stating special tools are required.
>> http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/How_do_you_...d_2000_V6_2_Dr
>>
>> Anybody attempt this with the standard tools one might find in a typical
>> home garage? Trying to determine if I should attempt this myself or just
>> buy a new EGR. They're expensive ($200 plus) but maybe not depending on
>> how much effort it takes to clean and drill it out and what the special
>> reamer costs, especially if I'm only going to use it one.
>>
>> Any insight from those experienced in this would be appreciated.
>>
> http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
Well, it's too late for me warranty wise, but that's the instructions on
doing the entire service.
Thanks
But I don't think I'll go through all of that, especially the drilling.
Looks a little beyond what I think I'm willing to go through, I may just
use these instructions to get at the valve itself and try cleaning it out
with some pipe cleaners and a little carb cleaner. Vehicle went 170k
without being drilled, a good cleaning should buy me a lot more time.
11-20-2006 | 08:00 AM
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Re: Replace or clean EGR?
"bbtaco" <bbtaco@spamnot.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:VF98h.5865$w%7.3607@newsfe11.lga...
>> 2001 EX-V6 Accord with 170,000 miles. Just got a P0401 code. The check
>> engine light went out on it's own (TCS light was also on when this
>> occurred) then lit up again a week later.
>>
>> Trying to find information on the procedure for cleaning the EGR. Not
>> much out there. Found 1 article stating special tools are required.
>> http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/How_do_you_...d_2000_V6_2_Dr
>>
>> Anybody attempt this with the standard tools one might find in a typical
>> home garage? Trying to determine if I should attempt this myself or just
>> buy a new EGR. They're expensive ($200 plus) but maybe not depending on
>> how much effort it takes to clean and drill it out and what the special
>> reamer costs, especially if I'm only going to use it one.
>>
>> Any insight from those experienced in this would be appreciated.
>>
> http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
Well, it's too late for me warranty wise, but that's the instructions on
doing the entire service.
Thanks
But I don't think I'll go through all of that, especially the drilling.
Looks a little beyond what I think I'm willing to go through, I may just
use these instructions to get at the valve itself and try cleaning it out
with some pipe cleaners and a little carb cleaner. Vehicle went 170k
without being drilled, a good cleaning should buy me a lot more time.
news:7qSdnauy_bsFtvzYnZ2dnUVZ_umdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
> "Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:VF98h.5865$w%7.3607@newsfe11.lga...
>> 2001 EX-V6 Accord with 170,000 miles. Just got a P0401 code. The check
>> engine light went out on it's own (TCS light was also on when this
>> occurred) then lit up again a week later.
>>
>> Trying to find information on the procedure for cleaning the EGR. Not
>> much out there. Found 1 article stating special tools are required.
>> http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/How_do_you_...d_2000_V6_2_Dr
>>
>> Anybody attempt this with the standard tools one might find in a typical
>> home garage? Trying to determine if I should attempt this myself or just
>> buy a new EGR. They're expensive ($200 plus) but maybe not depending on
>> how much effort it takes to clean and drill it out and what the special
>> reamer costs, especially if I'm only going to use it one.
>>
>> Any insight from those experienced in this would be appreciated.
>>
> http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
Well, it's too late for me warranty wise, but that's the instructions on
doing the entire service.
Thanks
But I don't think I'll go through all of that, especially the drilling.
Looks a little beyond what I think I'm willing to go through, I may just
use these instructions to get at the valve itself and try cleaning it out
with some pipe cleaners and a little carb cleaner. Vehicle went 170k
without being drilled, a good cleaning should buy me a lot more time.
11-20-2006 | 08:00 AM
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Re: Replace or clean EGR?
"bbtaco" <bbtaco@spamnot.com> wrote in message
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> "Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:VF98h.5865$w%7.3607@newsfe11.lga...
>> 2001 EX-V6 Accord with 170,000 miles. Just got a P0401 code. The check
>> engine light went out on it's own (TCS light was also on when this
>> occurred) then lit up again a week later.
>>
>> Trying to find information on the procedure for cleaning the EGR. Not
>> much out there. Found 1 article stating special tools are required.
>> http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/How_do_you_...d_2000_V6_2_Dr
>>
>> Anybody attempt this with the standard tools one might find in a typical
>> home garage? Trying to determine if I should attempt this myself or just
>> buy a new EGR. They're expensive ($200 plus) but maybe not depending on
>> how much effort it takes to clean and drill it out and what the special
>> reamer costs, especially if I'm only going to use it one.
>>
>> Any insight from those experienced in this would be appreciated.
>>
> http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
Well, it's too late for me warranty wise, but that's the instructions on
doing the entire service.
Thanks
But I don't think I'll go through all of that, especially the drilling.
Looks a little beyond what I think I'm willing to go through, I may just
use these instructions to get at the valve itself and try cleaning it out
with some pipe cleaners and a little carb cleaner. Vehicle went 170k
without being drilled, a good cleaning should buy me a lot more time.
news:7qSdnauy_bsFtvzYnZ2dnUVZ_umdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
> "Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:VF98h.5865$w%7.3607@newsfe11.lga...
>> 2001 EX-V6 Accord with 170,000 miles. Just got a P0401 code. The check
>> engine light went out on it's own (TCS light was also on when this
>> occurred) then lit up again a week later.
>>
>> Trying to find information on the procedure for cleaning the EGR. Not
>> much out there. Found 1 article stating special tools are required.
>> http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/How_do_you_...d_2000_V6_2_Dr
>>
>> Anybody attempt this with the standard tools one might find in a typical
>> home garage? Trying to determine if I should attempt this myself or just
>> buy a new EGR. They're expensive ($200 plus) but maybe not depending on
>> how much effort it takes to clean and drill it out and what the special
>> reamer costs, especially if I'm only going to use it one.
>>
>> Any insight from those experienced in this would be appreciated.
>>
> http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
Well, it's too late for me warranty wise, but that's the instructions on
doing the entire service.
Thanks
But I don't think I'll go through all of that, especially the drilling.
Looks a little beyond what I think I'm willing to go through, I may just
use these instructions to get at the valve itself and try cleaning it out
with some pipe cleaners and a little carb cleaner. Vehicle went 170k
without being drilled, a good cleaning should buy me a lot more time.
11-20-2006 | 08:00 AM
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Re: Replace or clean EGR?
"High Tech Misfit" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> bbtaco wrote:
>
>> http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
>
> This won't do the OP any good. The extended warranty is good for only
> 80,000 miles, but this Accord has 170,000 miles on it.
But the detailed instructions on what they do are there, so it's a good
start.
news:azhe8b5iv6ru.dlg@hightech.misfit...
> bbtaco wrote:
>
>> http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
>
> This won't do the OP any good. The extended warranty is good for only
> 80,000 miles, but this Accord has 170,000 miles on it.
But the detailed instructions on what they do are there, so it's a good
start.
11-20-2006 | 08:00 AM
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Re: Replace or clean EGR?
"High Tech Misfit" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> bbtaco wrote:
>
>> http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
>
> This won't do the OP any good. The extended warranty is good for only
> 80,000 miles, but this Accord has 170,000 miles on it.
But the detailed instructions on what they do are there, so it's a good
start.
news:azhe8b5iv6ru.dlg@hightech.misfit...
> bbtaco wrote:
>
>> http://www.98exl.com/tsb/CG/99-085%2...20Clogging.pdf
>
> This won't do the OP any good. The extended warranty is good for only
> 80,000 miles, but this Accord has 170,000 miles on it.
But the detailed instructions on what they do are there, so it's a good
start.