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Jan 21, 2005 | 07:21 AM

QUAIJAI

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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT

My 98 Accord's check engine light just came on. The car has roughly 90k miles. I used a hand held tester to test the OBD-II and I received a P1491 code stating EGR valve lift sensor trouble code. Are these tester's reliable? How offen does the EGR valve go out? The dealer is stating that the EGR valve cost $200.00. Is this about right for the Valve? please let me know. Thanks for your help.

Jan 21, 2005 | 07:58 AM

CH954

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Re: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (QUAIJAI)

that happened to a buddy of mine. unbolt yours, clean it out and try it, his had the same code and it was just all clogged up. if that doesnt work i have one from my f23 with 38k miles if you want...

Jan 21, 2005 | 08:27 AM

QUAIJAI

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Re: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CH954)

CH954,

What is a f23? I did unbolt the ERG valve and the valve didn't look clogged up. What should I clean in the valve? How much do you want for your valve?

Thanks.

Jan 21, 2005 | 12:46 PM

Chiovnidca

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Re: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (QUAIJAI)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by QUAIJAI »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How offen does the EGR valve go out? </TD></TR></TABLE>
It's pretty common. Honda has a warranty extension on the EGR systems good for 80000 miles because of the problems.