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Old 05-16-2009, 07:18 PM
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So my car is throwin h32 and h44. I am almost 100% sure its egr either not opening, or getting stuck.

As the car starts it idles cold, once it gets a little warm the idle starts to have issues until the check engine light comes on. than it runs fine, but with poor gas mileage.


I read a bunch of old threads about issues people had and the answers i got from them were, it could be due to a faulty EGR Sol, EGR valve or EGR Temp Sensor. The valve can be tested by a mini vac as a few people had said. Is there a way to test the solenoid? Also which temp sensor is it talking about? Is it just like the thermostat or is there a sensor close to the egr valve?

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Old 05-16-2009, 09:37 PM
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Not real sure but I don't think your LT1 has an EGR temp sensor. IIRC, those weren't used after 89.
Old 05-16-2009, 10:30 PM
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People delete EGRs all together and don't have issues with it running weird....It throws a code yes, but other than that, no issues even on heavily modded motors.
Old 05-16-2009, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Sorry Officer
People delete EGRs all together and don't have issues with it running weird....It throws a code yes, but other than that, no issues even on heavily modded motors.
i agree no problem
get rid of egr all together.,. do the bt pass and for get it..
Old 05-16-2009, 10:46 PM
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Your in Atlanta Ga. you have smog inspections you might not be able to pass with the EGR deleted.
Old 05-16-2009, 10:52 PM
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The EGR not opening will not affect the idle. Also, The EGR solenoid does not energize when the car is idling anyway. I doubt that your problem is with the EGR unless it's stuck open. Hook a piece of hose directly to the EGR port. You can suck on the other end and see if the egr is moving in and out.

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