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Cut EGR Wire causing C.E.L.

Old Nov 25, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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My check engine light was on. It turned on a couple of months back when my axles blew up. I thought it was related to the axle issues so it was not a huge issue. I finally took it in to the dealership yesterday.

They found my driver side EGR wire cut. It was cleanly cut in a manner consistent with wire cutters. I can't figure out who did it, why, or when? It set me back $292. That is with the oil change and lube. (It's cold and I didn't want to lay on the concrete)

It seemed like a pretty fair price and they were able to get me going in under 3 hours. I'm happy to have the CEL off.
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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You are saying the driver's side Exhaust Gas Recirculation wire was cut?
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
You are saying the driver's side Exhaust Gas Recirculation wire was cut?
I believe that is what they called it. It threads into the driver side exhaust manifold and into the computer wire loom. Is that the Exhaust Gas Recirculation wire?
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Sounds more like an oxygen sensor. There are four of them; two on each side.

The EGR valve is on the back of the passenger's side cylinder head.

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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
Sounds more like an oxygen sensor.
I'll have to take your word on that... I still don't know how it was cut. It's nice to have that stupid light turned off
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