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Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Module Fault

Alec J
Alec J
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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

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

    Have you fitted an EGR blanking plate?

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    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? :/

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    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

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    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

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    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!

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