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EGR Valve Toyota Camry 2000

Hi,

I have a toyota camy 2000. The check engine light came on about few months back and I went to mechanic and he told me the problem was "EGR Valve Insufficient Oxygen Flow" after reading the computer code. But he said that I can wait for a while before replacing it. There after, the engine light goes on and off. I don't want to get it replaced if I can avoid it as the total cost would be around 350$. So, I want to ask the experts that:

a) I've read that EGR valve can be cleaned. Can I clean it by using some fuel injector cleaner or some other thing?

b) Will driving the car with this problem affect any other engine part/functioning?

c) Can I replace the valve on my own and if yes, is there a manual/document that I can refer to?

Please reply.

Thanks, Deep

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dgiscool
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The likelyhood that the EGR valve itself needs replacement is slim. We rarely see those go bad. Cleaning the valve and the EGR passage into the intake manifold may very well cure your ails. There are also two other components of the system; the EGR vacuum modulator and the EGR vacuum switching valve (assuming you have a 4 cyl). Someone with a grasp on how that system works should be able to pinpoint the problem fairly quickly. You should have it properly diagnosed before you go replacing parts.

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qslim

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