SIGNS OF A STUCK OPEN OR STUCK CLOSED OR CLOGGED AND BAD EGR VALVE

Signs of stuck open or stuck closed egr valve going bad. In this video I discuss all thr classic symptoms of a stuck open or stuck closed egr valve. In most cases egr valve fail due to carbon build-up which will clog passages. Cleaning the egr passages may fix the issue. If the engine is pinging or knocking a bad egr may be the problem. In addition, I also explain how an egr valve work and its function.
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[@readplanet23]

Thank You sir for the informative and educational video on EGR valve operation and maintenance. I especially appreciated your explanation of the difference in engine performance ( or lack there of ) in a stuck-open and stuck-closed EGR valve. Keep up the good videos. Have A Productive Day! 🚗🛻🚜

[@jamesoberg8809]

This is what my 2008 Jeep Liberty was doing. Very hard start. Would not idle. No acceleration. No codes. Could not keep it running! Tapped on the EGR Valve several times and it's running perfect now!!! Thank you so much for producing this video!

[@erikcoulter5077]

Great Video with Easy and Quick Explanation

[@binagarten4667]

I like the way hes says just clean EGR valve to get to mine is a mission!

[@SantosSantos-bf5sz]

cleaning it never works, anyway.

[@ericsandrin8123]

i need three arms to get to mine...getting another expedition is not in my plans...every job turns into a nightmare

[@jamesn.economou9922]

If your going to go to all the trouble, to take it off, you might as well put a new one on, and be done with it. Cleaning it, sounds like a disappointment waiting to happen.

[@bigcheese781]

​@SantosSantos-bf5sz I restored mine, worked for 8 more years until car was scrapped, so yeah. I guess "it never works" is true if you have no talent, but that's with most things. 🎉

[@steveburlo8010]

Best thing is too replace EGR valve if vehicle is 10 years old or older..

[@24ology]

Nah, get rid

[@nevinkuser9892]

Yeah, mine's 9 years old and the plastic is looking brittle. Little leaks can develop so best to replace.

[@pedclarkemobile]

@@24ology190K miles on my 2008 Volvo V50 2.0d (no DPF from factory) I have never replaced the EGR and I’ve had the car 9 years and 100K miles. Recently a vacuum pipe broke and it is now stuck closed, but of smoke on cold start & under sudden load / WOT… but otherwise no issues. She is returning 50mpg average over a tank of diesel (UK MPG not US gallons)…. Basically 550 miles for 45 litres of fuel. I would suggest to viewers to clean their EGRV if it is sticky… some driving under heavy load also helps “blow away the cobwebs@.

[@ainsmas361]

TOOOOO replace

[@doraexplora9046]

I dunno about replacing it. But at least clean the EGR system and try that. Just replacing the EGR hasn't solved your issue for long. The soot will build up in the valve within months and you'll have the same problem all over again. I suppose however, if you're a mechanic, replacing the valve and charging the customer for a full cleanout is a very lucrative scam!

[@nevinkuser9892]

Best I've seen on the topic!

[@jessemartinez2606]

Thanks I am currently dealing with this problem and my car did have idling issues

[@darkdestroyer2837]

great information! Have my suspicions either my valve is stuck closed or maybe a sensor issue on my old 1990 f-150. My other suspicion could be my MAP sensor. Check engine light came on. Recently just got the truck and my OB1-2 reader got stolen lol. So going to Oreillys tomorrow to read the codes. Interesting though the truck ran fine on the way home and I just noticed a small air hose was disconnected at the air box. My buddy thought it might be a PCV valve issue. As soon as I re-connected it ran like crap, especially throttling in 3rd and 4th gear. Interested to see what it ends up being. Thanks for the info!

[@darkdestroyer2837]

Update: EGR sensor was unplugged and I suspect for a reason. Vacuum lines disconnected etc. Forced delete kit at this point. Not by choice. Running much better now that I've done some mods. Love Oreilly's

[@mwngw]

Ford Escape EGR has a mounting nut on the manifold tube, a 1 1/16" nut extremely difficult to get to and loosen.

[@webpro607]

I found out that the mechanic who replaced the EGR valve cooler recently has canceled the vacuum hose from EGR valve! Since then i have a serious misfire on cylinder #1. I suspect my engine was damaged because of that!!! Any I thought on that?

[@terencehipgrave3626]

Great video thanks

[@velox731]

Valuable information! Thank you

[@kevinmetcalf6371]

Thank you so much. Will a bad EGR cause your car to shut down while / off while driving ?

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

It can cause misfire and stalling when EGR valve is stuck open.

[@adamc4155]

Will stuck open egr cause carbon buildup inside of the intake manifold?​@Top5AutoRepairs

[@Rico702Vegas]

​@@adamc4155yes it will, an egr valve is horrible for the engine but they try to sell it as a good thing. Would you re-breathe air over and over? This destroys engines, DOESN'T improve fuel economy (it's a lie), and doesn't help with engine heat either. Everyone repeats this, nobody tests it.

[@darrinrentruc6614]

Great video, Right to the point. Thanks

[@mikehart6708]

informative and to the point. Thank you.

[@ALjbebe1]

I wish you showed us how to remove and/or repair on different engines

[@connornobbs3487]

blud does not have the money to just buy other cars. Yes he’s a mechanic, but that does not mean every car needs this done, and he’s not gonna go out of his way to fuck with someones working car

[@darkdestroyer2837]

plenty of videos on here for it. He's just giving you an explanation of symptoms. More valuable place to start IMO

[@rasmondjr6885]

With tools 🧠

[@BOMBS-not-FOOD]

my 07 explorer, when idling at a stop, the rpms drop...starts to shake...feel like is struggling not to stall. sometimes the acceleration is not as responsive. had throttle body checked and cleaned, maf sensor checked and cleaned, new spark plugs and a general tune up. still the same. could a bad egr valve be the problem? this does not happen every time in idle. it is intermittent but has been happening more often than not lately.

[@jozsefgerjak5292]

yes, if its stucked at open position the MAF sensors signal will be incorrect and the mixture will be poor so the RPMs will jump and in extreme cases it could stall

[@guardinoinc.7490]

I have a 1986 Chevy pickup w/an automatic transmission purchased new in California. I’m trying to find a new EGR valve to purchase but they’re all for Federal emissions not California, and manual transmission. Is there really a difference between federal emissions and California emissions for this part? Also manual transmission vs automatic transmission? Any help would be appreciated.

[@mxolisihola1599]

What other warning lights that show the EGR valve failure beside engine light?

[@servihomestead4324]

Good explanation as always!

[@jamesj.litteriojr.433]

Very Well Explained!!! 👍

[@RichieRich845]

My Triton contains both, vacuum and electronic with two ports built into one unit. I tried to Google to find out what each one does with no luck. Can you explain?

[@loua.6849]

Great video!! Awesome tips and recommendations

[@alvertosb.p.9424]

Nice informative video!👍

[@arnoldramos39]

Very useful thanks 👍

[@link560633]

Can I test a electronic egr by disconnecting it and test run it? Or it has to have an engine code to tell me it’s faulty? I’ve been having a acceleration problem rpms won’t go pass 2 when driving while speed climbs but slowly. Have taken it to a transmission shop to check it they said gears were keeping in.

[@Dontjudgememonkey-ns3mx]

I have a 96 Chevy blazer with barely 100k miles, I have replaced 3 brand new egr and I still get the same codes P1406. I don’t know what else could be causing this issue any help?

[@ambionictranquility5928]

Check the EGR passages, such as hoses or connection points

[@Si-mh2kn]

Great video. I’ve have these symptoms and been told it’s stuck open and needs replacing. Can you remove the EGR altogether? Is it still legal cause you can buy EGR delete kits..

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

It's illegal in the State to delete the EGR.

[@doubletreefrontdesk3491]

Very informative. tysm.

[@markthomas4083]

Just subscribed

[@christopherw2233]

Excellent explanation thanks !

[@preciosaaguirre5159]

Hello my names precious. I have a 1998 lincoln navigator 5.4 and was wondering if you know the location diagram for Heating Control Valve?

[@keeptrying7640]

Hi, good day, everyone. I recently bought a 2002 nissan x-trail with ambitions to fix it I'm not a too experienced mechanic so can yo please tell where is the EGR located on this model

[@TurnThemWheels]

P219A Chevy 5.3 Replaced injectors Replaced upstream oxygen sensors Replaced plugs and wires Cleaned throttle body

[@Frownlikeumeanit]

And still having issues, or?

[@funemonke_]

i bought a brand new egr valve for my 2011 civic ex after it was stuck open, but even the new one is still stuck open. any idea what could cause this?

[@dejankale1034]

I egr blocked on my bmw f serie and oil consump 1 l 1200 km??? Egr is problem ?

[@gailkellyanderson2662]

THANK YOU!

[@Tantobuds619]

So I got an 89 ford probe gt and getting code 16 egr contain valve sensor and I have changed it and still comes up. Could it be the egr solenoids going bad and trying open as well?

[@cognac8297]

I love that car

[@cognac8297]

vacuum .! Make a home Depot smoke machine KZbin it. Problem solved

[@fireboy5043]

Great Vid Thanks 👍

[@sandyperez8020]

Hey brother can this also cause blue smoke at times ?

[@kowalski363]

Great video

[@r91motorswelcome79]

Hi. My Audi 3.0tdi 2013 is start car up after 5 seconds car just dying out and codes I get is EGR SENSOR A CIRCUIT RANGE: performance I believe this is something to do with egr valve can you help me please

[@RBISTO541]

Here in Finland cold i have water in EGR😮 And smoke. EGR BAD?

[@calgibs6911]

If the EGR valve is stuck open could it cause the truck to overheat on Lower speeds?

[@ckryegrass11]

Did he say egr improves fuel mileage?

[@collingalbraith4343]

I got a Chevy impala 2005 and it has the code for egr valve, a guy told me to brea clean it and it should be ok but that didn’t work but looking at the egr it doesn’t seem to be getting stuck open or closed so I’m wondering if it could be something else causing the code

[@shannonp4037]

Could be the electronics or vacuum. But I'm not a mechanic.

[@doraexplora9046]

While I really don't like the EGR valve, But I can see why it's there. But the thing needs regular cleaning. At least every 30,000Kms. In that way the thing won't cause major issues further down the track. But they don't tell you that in the manual now do they!!!

[@lusiscus]

I have a 2010 1.6 TDCI Focus and my EGR is playing up, I lose torque going through the gears, if I stop the engine ane restart it right away it clears the issue for a few miles but always comes back. I had the EGR replaced 2 months ago and all was well but it's just started to happen again. Any ideas?

[@mickmcdonagh5747]

here i have the same prob how did u fix the prob

[@lusiscus]

@@mickmcdonagh5747 I didn't, it is still happening. I had the EGR valve replaced and fuel filter. The problem is much better but when I go on the motorway after about 5 miles the torque goes, around town it's ok where it didn't used to be.

[@darkdestroyer2837]

Does it have a EGR sensor as well on your vehicle and was it replaced? May also want to change your MAF or MAP or whatever you have. Going through similar symptoms to replace this week

[@lusiscus]

@@darkdestroyer2837 Hi, I'm not sure about an egr sensor to be honest. I do have a MAF sensor which was quite oily which I cleaned up but haven't replaced. my car seems fine now unless I go on the motorway and after about 5 miles the torque goes again. I'm thinking of changing my car now so I don't want to spend any more money on it but thanks for your comment.

[@kevinsaunders8784]

That's caused by turbo position sensor it's a small sensor on the back of the turbo they are common for going wrong on peugeot engines, which is fitted to the focus

[@rickharrison6325]

Iv got a kia sportage 2010 diesel...when driving it runs OK but can change at anytime then I smell fuel in car and then I notice smoke coming out of exhaust a few minutes later it seems to clear it also seem to estitate when accelerating

[@gregemmitt993]

If the EGR is completely clogged would it keep the the engine from starting. I just took mine off an it's clogged up

[@formidablerider7345]

ty 👍

[@onlyme8870]

Would egr issues trigger Bank 1 oxygen sensor 1 to foul?

[@onlyme8870]

Let me just take it off clean it and put it back on. Just dealing with crank no start issues sometimes takes 2 cranks sometimes with stop and start it takes 70 cranks total. Possibly injection or fuel pump or clogged filter.

[@onlyme8870]

Update fuel pump in the tank has a built in regulator that's leaking can toggle the key 5 to 8 times and it will build enough pressure to start. Once running has never stalled. Checked fuel pressure at the line into fuel rail and it never held. Changed injectors too as 5 of the 6 were leaking badly so flooding 5 cylinders. Wet plugs. Also found there was no egr on this model 2002 Town and Country lx. Just a plug.

[@biiigtoof4631]

Thanks man

[@billyrobey170]

Can a bad egr valve cause a vehicle to idle around 1,500 instead of 600-700

[@murphytoadster9864]

19904.9 i6 bronco, Its alway idled nicely but after a few minutes of idle it'll suddenly drop down in rpms and almost dies then it swoops back up and idles fine again.Started running like crap under light acceleration, and smells like burnt chemical BBQ.

[@raz2083]

I got the egr error code and my car is shaking like crazy when its idle but i took put the egr valve amd cleaned it (it already looked pretty clean) but that didn't help. Any suggestions. I have a 2010 belta/yaris.

[@thefirehurts]

idle air control valve

[@MrSFSTUDIOS]

Just replaced my EGR. It was making it idle badly and run rough when cold.

[@ERSLIFE-we1mg]

i just purchased a 2007 civic coupe and i kept hearing a loud exhaust leak,i find its the egr tube is not bolted to the bottom of the catalytic,does anyone know why they would have it disconnected? thanks

[@amenace8752]

Any idea on why a oil top would pop off while driving it's a Dodge ram 08 it's a 5.7

[@christopherw2233]

This can be cause by a plugged PCV sytem, or more likely severe blowby, where combustion gasses blow the oil out of the crakcase and up to the valve covers. This could be cause by broken rings or severe wear. Not a good idea to drive the vehicle until you figure it out.

[@Boycott_Wendys]

Is your ram equipped with a sprung fiddler stick?

[@Chris-gz4ie]

Is the EGR supposed to be closed when its off when the car is off

[@exceptiontv7656]

Can a jeep overheat cuz of this,temp goes back and down

[@rashidmahmood4143]

Hi my Audi A3 diesel P048A00 code has come up exhaust pressure valve stuck closed which has now lead to dpf light on as well as no boost pressure on acceleration

[@jat-justamaturetech-philpj8285]

Can you have a bad EGR Valve without a check engine light on??

[@DanielBigss]

yes

[@RurikTW]

EW10J4 PEUGEOT 2004 EXECUTIVE 406 PETROL My obd2 scanner only gave me one fault code P0403 code EGR circuit malfunction. I have had this car for 1 year and there has always been a strong fuel smell. The car has been driving excellent but now it has the engine warning light and the ANTIPOLLUTION FAULT display. It seems there are only 2x 13mm bolts holding the EGR down. Is it possible to use brakecleaner or wd40 to clean the valve or is carb cleaner the only option.

[@joegomez6016]

I hear the knocing noise😢 even after replacing egr?? What nex to stop noise of knocking

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

Knocking noise at low speed, high speed or at all times?

[@rashidmahmood4143]

Mechanic unsuccessful in cleaning valve can you help me

[@t.real_adams6898]

I have a 08 impala and I change both air pump and valve pump then this happened? P2440 Current DTC 1/1 Secondary_Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Open Bank 1

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

Turn it off. It ruins engines.

[@Frownlikeumeanit]

I keep hearing this, would you mind linking a video to explain this to me like I'm new? =P. Tysm if you do (:

[@Kyle-zy7ny]

​@user-xs3uh4ms9h think of your engine as a set of lungs, and the intake and exhaust is your esophagus. The purpose of the EGR is to recirculate exhaust gasses back into the engine. You wouldnt be breathing very well if your body recirculated carbon dioxide back into your lungs instead of constant fresh oxygen. Infact you'd start to die from Hypoxia because your body would be in a constant load of carbon dioxide and your cells would start to die off.

[@warrenwinslow4266]

​@@Kyle-zy7nyandthe PCV gasses comvine with carbon and coar valvea and rings and oistons xaysing issues

[@The.Toaster]

​@@warrenwinslow4266 nobody wants xaysing issues

[@davidharrison198]

You should show us pictures and illustrate You are not helping 😢

[@t.real_adams6898]

What do I do

[@AlexanderMena-wj5og]

I heard that just replace it over 10 years

[@you_tube6733]

i cleaned mine but still have the code

[@eduardodaquiljr9637]

Where?

[@MeaHeaR]

mie Veee-Hikull didunt be have egr bulb ¿¿¿

[@atriobistro9529]

Egr sucks all the time

[@SantosSantos-bf5sz]

they started all this egr crap long time ago, knowing someday they would make evs.

[@RichardNnadz]

okay but your engine should run better if egr valve is closed as it’s not shovelling nonsense back into the car again

[@Randomness662]

Thanks for your input Mr. Automotive Engineer Richard. So glad you could share your 37 years of automotive wisdom with us

[@jasonlindsey442]

In Soviet Russia , egr valves your momma

[@JohnThomas-hv3nd]

Can't understand most of what he says