problems with my egr valve

2003 VAUXHALL VECTRA
100,000 MILES
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LINDSEY
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my exhaust emmision light came on and was running lumpy.. i bought a new egr valve but still have same problem many thanks
Dec 29, 2011 at 4:17 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Did you clean out the EGR ports thoroughly? and make sure it works
Dec 29, 2011 at 4:29 PM
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LINDSEY
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thanks rasmataz... its a brand new egr valve but how do i clean the ports out and where bouts will i find em,,,,
Dec 30, 2011 at 3:58 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Where it attaches and everything that's connected to it-check what's the diagnostic code no. for the EGR
Dec 30, 2011 at 9:22 PM
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LINDSEY
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hi rasmataz.... ive not had it plugged in to a diagnostic machine yet but think i may have to.. i been told that it cant be anything serious as it only egr valve... what do u rekon? many thanks
Dec 31, 2011 at 9:26 AM