Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Module Fault

[Alec J]

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Module fault

As the title says getting that fault that pops up on my focus, doesn't cause any misfire or any problems. I can clear the fault and it wont happen again for ages until i give it a boot (which probably happens maybe one in 10 times).

Any ideas as to what and why its flagging up?

Alec

[FOCA]

Most likely a faulty EGR valve - they can get gummed up

Have you fitted an EGR blanking plate?

[Alec J]

Most likely a faulty EGR valve - they can get gummed up

Have you fitted an EGR blanking plate?

I havent, i thought EGR valves were only on diesels? :/

[FOCA]

I havent, i thought EGR valves were only on diesels? :/

EGR = Exhaust Gas Recirculation - started on petrol cars (should have stayed only on petrol cars)

yes, you get EGR valves on petrols

[Alec J]

Ah okay,

Any ideas what to do with it? Only flags up occasionally and doesnt stay on when cleared.

Is there a way to check and clean it? Where is it located?

Alec

[jeebowhite]

EGR tends to be located at the back of the engine under the scuttle panel. The cheapest and easiest fix is to stick a blanking plate on there (fiver from ebay). If the problem comes back its a faulty EGR and will need taking out and checking over!