EGR valve?

CAKINS

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2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT
167,000 MILES

The engine light came on in my daughters car. We put it on the computer and it was the EGR solenoid. We replaced that and the EGR valve. The car would crank and run fine until it warmed up. When it gets warm, it dies and will turn over but not crank. We plugged off the vacuum on the valve and the car ran just fine for about 6 months. Now it is doing the same thing. Is there anything else we can try?

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HMAC300

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Scan for codes and check fule presure first. It may be something entirely different

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Monday, January 7th, 2013 AT 3:28 PM

CAKINS

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It is not showing any codes. The fuel pressure is fine.

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Monday, January 7th, 2013 AT 3:57 PM

HMAC300

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Fuel pressure must be 38 psi minimum wvacuum and 47-50 wthout. If no codes check cam and crank sensors for resistance if fp is up to specs.

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Monday, January 7th, 2013 AT 5:53 PM

GERALDINE RUSSELL

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I read something about the egr solenoid had to be purged. Whats that, should we do that. If so how?Gerri again

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Saturday, February 16th, 2019 AT 6:30 AM

KEN L

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No that does not need to be done what code are you having? This guide will help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down this guide and report back.