Idle issue Help
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From: Chesapeake Beach, MD
My truck started surging at idle. Pulled code and got 33, EGR vavle not opening/closing. The truck already have a new EGR sensor and ECM, IAC, O2, TPS, VSS, and ignition system. I guess I have to either pull the EGR valve out and clean it or replace it.
I've been chasing this issue since I got the truck. Could it be anything else?
I've been chasing this issue since I got the truck. Could it be anything else?
Last edited by FasterThanTrouble; Feb 7, 2014 at 08:53 PM. Reason: update link
Here are my thoughts:
1) Replace ALL of your vacuum lines. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.
The vacuum lines are 5/32 and you will probably need at least 2 Vacuum T's.
2) The EGR Valve and EGR Valve Position Sensor is a riddle of sorts. If you go with an aftermarket EGR Valve Position Sensor, use the SAME name brand EGR valve. It has been my experience that when you mix and match name brands with regards to the EGR Valve and the sensor on top of it, you will have issues. Also, there is an EGR Solenoid that can go bad as well. The vacuum hose on that is the one that runs to the EGR valve.
3) Do #1 before anything else. You'll need about 20 feet of hose.
1) Replace ALL of your vacuum lines. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.
The vacuum lines are 5/32 and you will probably need at least 2 Vacuum T's.
2) The EGR Valve and EGR Valve Position Sensor is a riddle of sorts. If you go with an aftermarket EGR Valve Position Sensor, use the SAME name brand EGR valve. It has been my experience that when you mix and match name brands with regards to the EGR Valve and the sensor on top of it, you will have issues. Also, there is an EGR Solenoid that can go bad as well. The vacuum hose on that is the one that runs to the EGR valve.
3) Do #1 before anything else. You'll need about 20 feet of hose.
Last edited by qdeezie; Feb 7, 2014 at 05:43 PM.
I just went back and read your post. I think one of your problems might be the EGR sensor if it is an aftermarket. You will need to use a Motorcraft EGR Position Sensor if you are still using the factory EGR Valve.
Here are my thoughts: 1) Replace ALL of your vacuum lines. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. The vacuum lines are 5/32 and you will probably need at least 2 Vacuum T's. 2) The EGR Valve and EGR Valve Position Sensor is a riddle of sorts. If you go with an aftermarket EGR Valve Position Sensor, use the SAME name brand EGR valve. It has been my experience that when you mix and match name brands with regards to the EGR Valve and the sensor on top of it, you will have issues. Also, there is an EGR Solenoid that can go bad as well. The vacuum hose on that is the one that runs to the EGR valve. 3) Do #1 before anything else. You'll need about 20 feet of hose.






