1999 Saturn SL2 EGR/Secondary air intake Malfunction

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1999 SATURN SL2
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
135,000 MILES

My engine light came on so I took it in and the diagnostic machine said "check EGR valve". So I spent $118 dollars on a new valve and had my mechanic put it in for me. My engine light is still on so I took it back and had the machine hooked up again and they said that the EGR valve popped up again as well as a secondary air intake malfunction. What is that? And What do I need to fix it? Where is it located in the engine? I'm getting rather frusterated and would rather not buy parts that I don't need and waste money. Thanks!

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SATURNTECH9

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Could u please give me the code numbers u have so I can guide u in the right direction. Let me know.

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Monday, April 26th, 2010 AT 12:33 PM

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Which codes would those be? The ones the diagnostic machine brings up?

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Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 AT 9:08 AM

SATURNTECH9

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Here's the problem I dont know which codes those would be. For egr codes u have p0401, p0404, p0405, and p1404 a few choices there u could even have more then one egr code. Why dont u do this go have ur codes read again and write down all the code numbers for me. This isnt going to be a simple I know what it is I need the codes so I can lead u in the right direction and u will have do some testing. Do u have a multimeter?Iam not trying to be hard on u just trying to get u to understand why iam asking for the code numbers. Iam here to help so please help me help u. Let me know what u find.

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Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 AT 11:34 AM