blazer egr question

[chatalex71]

Okay I went out and bought a obII scanner today and got code1406 differential presure feedback EGR (DPFE) sensor downstream hose off or pluged/ my engin is a V6 vorteck i dont know how many lieters right know the EGR valve was stuck sollid. claned some of that it moved again i was wondering if this could be a hard start problem it passed enisions about 1month ago but check engin light has been on since we bought the car we were told it was a chemical run through the engin and thier shop was closed to reset the computer (lying basterds). well anyways I was also wondering the best soulution to clean the map dont need a dead car in the garage I am only 16 so no mony for parts realy would like this to be a simple wekend project and dont wory I have the tools and knowlage. 1996 model Iknow you probaly have answered this abou 500 times this week but I have a tight schedual and no time to search so please for give me.

[s10blazerman4x4]

Ok why do you have two threads on the same thing?

[BlazerLT]

Remove clean and reinstall your EGR valve with a new EGR gasket.

[chatalex71]

I have no clue why there is two threads. Sorry as it says im a newbiee. I just made one but whet shoild I clean it whith.

[BlazerBoyLT98]

Originally Posted by chatalex71

I have no clue why there is two threads. Sorry as it says im a newbiee. I just made one but whet shoild I clean it whith.

We will let it slide this time!!!! Just kidding buddy. Use throttle body cleaner on the egr, soak it for some time if possible, a little aggitation and you should be able to get it as good as new. Good luck to you!

[BlazerLT]

Take an old toothbrush and TB cleaner and spray inside the holes to clean it and scrub it. Also check the holes in the block for any carbon buildup.

Then reinstall with a new EGR gasket and you will be good to go.

Remember to reset the computer as well.

[chatalex71]

where do I find Throtle Body Cleaber. (Looked at walyworld)

[BlazerLT]

Go to any automotive store, it will be there.

[chatalex71]

I have to say thanks I just ysed the air compressor and cleand all whith low pressure reset the computer and it is like driving a different car. but I have a new question can a bad fule filter cause mising/ thene again the car rewly doesent get driven needs to be registered. thanks alot everyone

[BlazerLT]

Originally Posted by chatalex71

I have to say thanks I just ysed the air compressor and cleand all whith low pressure reset the computer and it is like driving a different car. but I have a new question can a bad fule filter cause mising/ thene again the car rewly doesent get driven needs to be registered. thanks alot everyone

Do a tuneup:

Fuel filter
Spark plugs AC Delco only
Cap & Rotor
Air Filter
PCV Valve
Transission flush and refill and a new filter
Differential fluid and transfer case fluid change

[cubanlorenzo]

correct me if i am wrong because i am not a mechanic. but i remember reading somewhere that if your car keep throwing the p1406 code, that you may need to buy a new egr valve. now if you have a piece of carbon jammed in there inableing the pintle to move, then i know you just need to clean it. but if you keep receiving the code with no carbon stuck in there, the article said due to normal wear, the pintle will get stuck on its own because of age and will need replacing.. i will try to find the article again.

[cubanlorenzo]

http://www.obdiicsu.com/Studies/2001...StickyEGR.html

found it, it is under the section called "What's the Fix"

[BlazerLT]

Nice

[cubanlorenzo]

when i first bought my blazer like a year and a half ago, i kept getting tht code, p1406, so i just bought a new egr valve, since then i havent had that code come back so i guess mine was doing what that article was saying. hope this helps people out

[BlazerLT]

You probably could have just cleaned it.