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It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to. Our mechanics are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office.

EGR Control Solenoid Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2011 GMC Yukon$193$46.78$145.99-24%$154.28
2014 Subaru Legacy$321$101.97$218.98-21%$263.22
2016 Kia Forte Koup$192$45.88$145.99-25%$153.38
2015 BMW X5$205$58.52$145.99-23%$166.02
2016 BMW 640i$240$94.18$145.99-19%$201.68
2016 Jaguar F-Type$240$94.18$145.99-19%$201.68

EGR Control Solenoid Replacement Service

What is the EGR Control Solenoid all about?

Exhaust gas recirculation, or EGR, systems were developed to reduce engine emissions by reintroducing exhaust gas into the air/fuel mixture. This burns any remaining or partially burnt fuel in the exhaust and cools the combustion chamber, which produces fewer nitrous oxides. EGR systems have changed significantly, shifting from vacuum solenoid to electrically controlled systems. Modern EGR valves employ a solenoid that regulates the amount of exhaust that enters the intake process. Instead of being open and closed, the control solenoid ‘flutters’ rapidly, with the amount of open and closed times varying minutely with each flutter. When the engine temperature is cold, the EGR control solenoid allows little to no exhaust into the intake. While at wide open throttle, the solenoid is open nearly all the time.

When the EGR control solenoid doesn’t close during cold operation, the engine runs poorly or stalls. When the control solenoid doesn’t open properly, engine pinging or knocking is readily heard. In any situation of EGR control solenoid malfunction, the Check Engine light will come on.

Keep in mind:

  • The EGR system operates at high temperatures. Don’t touch the EGR valve or other components until they have cooled off.

How it's done:

  • The EGR control solenoid is verified that it needs to be replaced. The engine trim cover is then removed for access.

  • The defective EGR control solenoid is disconnected from it's electrical connections and removed.

  • The new EGR control solenoid is installed and the electrical connections reconnected.

  • The engine is started and the EGR control solenoid is tested for operation. The engine trim panel is then reinstalled.

  • The vehicle is road tested to ensure proper operation of the EGR control solenoid.

Our recommendation:

The EGR control solenoid does not require maintenance or servicing. If the EGR control solenoid is found to be defective, it needs to be replaced by one of our expert technicians. It is also a good idea to check the solenoid’s operation when the EGR valve is being replaced.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the EGR Control Solenoid?

  • Engine runs rough or stalls at idle when cold
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Engine pings or knocks when accelerating or under load

How important is this service?

The engine will not run well with an improperly operating EGR control solenoid. Your vehicle could fail an emissions or smog test if the control solenoid isn’t working. Have it replaced if it is deemed to be faulty.


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Michael

17 years of experience
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Michael
17 years of experience
Toyota Camry L4-2.2L - EGR Control Solenoid - Marietta, Georgia
This is my second time that Michael has come and fixed my car. Honestly, he arrives on time and knows exactly what he is doing. Great mechanic to let you know exactly what needs to be done.

Noe

37 years of experience
604 reviews
Noe
37 years of experience
Ford Explorer V6-4.0L - EGR Control Solenoid - Seattle, Washington
Noe was able to explain to me with ease, even though mechanics under the hood is still foreign to me, what was wrong and how he fixed it. I will definitely be booking him for future appointments THANK YOU NOE!!!

Jean

26 years of experience
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Jean
26 years of experience
Dodge Magnum V8-5.7L - EGR Control Solenoid - Lawrenceville, Georgia
I am Deaf and I find Jeans very easy to communicate. I have already referred "your mechanic" to few of my friends today. He is knowledgeable and knows what he is doing.

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Brandon
19 years of experience
Mercury Mountaineer V6-4.0L - EGR Control Solenoid - Durham, North Carolina
Brandon goes above and beyond. Because of his skill and the great service at YourMechanic, I have referred my sister in Fl. and my daughter in Atlanta to YourMechanic.

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