Replaced egr valve now truck bogs down


Replaced egr valve now truck bogs down Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the car? Have you noticed any leaks lately? 200000 no just got oil change and Lucas put in the tank Mechanic's Assistant: What is ...

Replaced egr valve now truck bogs down Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the car? Have you noticed any leaks lately? 200000 no just got oil change and Lucas put in the tank Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 98 dodge 1500 2008 Sorry Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your vehicle yourself? What have you tried so far? Yes. Replaced egr valve now this has started

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Thank you Melissa. Can I start by getting the Vin number and any stored codes in the computer?

My husband replaced the egr valve started running horrible at idle it runs greatThe truck is not showing any codes since the valve has been replaced hold on for the Vin

File attached (ZGV56Q1)
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Thank you for sending the Vin. You mentioned above after replacing the EGR valve it started running horrible at idle but it runs great? Can you please explain or elaborate? Does it run horrible or does it run great?

It runs great at idle but in gear driving down the road it will sound like its bogging down
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OK got it. Thank you for that information. Based on my experience if the engine is bogging down the most likely possible causes would be either restricted exhaust or low fuel pressure. Some of the possible causes would be the camshaft position sensor, crankshaft position sensor tuneup components or [oxygen sensors](/topics-oxygen-sensor-dodge/).

Can I ask why it would start after the new part was put on?
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To answer that question the problem would need to be diagnosed. Then I can give you an exact answer. However my theory would be this. Either you have a faulty new part or it's simply a coincidence that it started happening at the same time

maybe I should try to put the old one back on and see if that fixes it
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You could certainly do that. I honestly don't know if that will help but it wouldn't hurt to try. If the problem remains I would recommend that you drive the vehicle or run the engine as long as you can until it's like the cold. The longer you run or drive the vehicle the more likely it is for the computer to flag a code related to this issue.

Oh OK. Thank you for your help I hope you have a good day
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My truck is stupid So my husband unplugged the egr and caused the check engine light to come on truck ran like it was brand new apparently the truck figured out egr was OK so check engine light went off truck started boggling down againSorry good afternoon!!!
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Hello and thank you for the reply. Are you saying that every time you unplug the EGR valve the truck runs good?

he unplugged it plugged it back in check engine light on truck runs perfectLight off truck runs like crap
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You may want to check the oxygen sensors. Oxygen sensors can do this and that like a code. If you leave the EGR valve plugged in clear the codes and then drive the vehicle long enough eventually should set our related code. Whatever is causing it to run rough will likely fly a code after a few days. If not sooner.

OK I just hate it sounding like that scared I am going to ruin my motorThank you for your help againJust out of curiosity how do I know what oxygen sensor to buy lolSorry I sent you the list lol

Customer attachment 1/9/2021 3:50:43 PM
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Your best bet would be to call the parts store in your area and give them your vehicle information. From there they can look up the oxygen sensors for you. You're looking for the front oxygen sensors before the converters

You're awesome!!!!
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:)

OK talked to part store told them what's going on guy said that when the check engine light is on truck reroute away from egr so the tube isn't essentially working but with the check engine light off it routes everything back through the valve.... Does that sound rightSaid the tube might be clogged partially
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Yes in some cases the EGR system may be restricted in CASA Raul for an condition when the EGR valve and everything is hooked up. That would explain why it runs rough on the EGR valve is connected

OK I will try cleaning it.
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Sounds good!

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