2001 Dodge Caravan obd2 code

147,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHUCKD877
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i got a exhaust gas recirculation control circuit. what is this? o2 sensor?
Jan 11, 2008 at 4:03 PM
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RASMATAZ
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No its not the oxygen sensor-its the EGR its purpose is to reduce the formation of oxides of nitrogen NOX. if it's cracked open it will dilute the air/fuel mixture causing the engine to idle erractically. If its stuck closed it will cause detonation/pinging/spark knock.
Jan 11, 2008 at 5:24 PM
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