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EGR valve frozen (P1412)

Freddyfix
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Hi

I have a engine light on my Ford Focus 2005, 1,6TDCi. I read the code(P1412) and it says "EGR valve frozen". I have tried dismounting and cleaning the valve, but the light comes back on after a while.

I don't know what to do next, and i was wondering if changing the valve will fix the problem?

Does anyone have similar experiences?

 

Best regards Fredrik

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    Can't guarantee it'll fix the problem but it is the most likely cause so I'd replace it.  

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    Thanks for the answer! :smile:

    Do you know what else could be triggering the false code?

    Maybe this is a stupid question, but i would rather ask one stupid question to many, than to few:

    leakage or something in the "brain" of the car? or would that trigger another false code of some sort?

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    Next most likely cause would be the wiring to the EGR.  Very unlikely for the ECU (brain) to cause a fault like this, although not totally impossible.  

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    Thanks!

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