Where is the EGR valve located on a Dodge Ram 1500?
The EGR valve in the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 is in the engine compartment on the left rear point of the intake manifold/cylinder head. It is bolted in place and connects to the exhaust manifold with a metal hose. This valve mixes fresh air received from the intake manifold with exhaust gas to reduce emissions.
Where is the EGR valve on a 2005 Dodge Ram 5.7 Hemi?
The EGR valve is located on the left side (facing the front of the truck) of the engine block just after the spark plugs and looks like this.
Can a bad EGR valve cause a misfire?
A bad EGR valve may cause random engine misfires if it is causing a vacuum leak in the engine. This can cause a vacuum leak in the intake manifold that can cause an intermittent engine misfire.
How do you clean the EGR valve on a Dodge Ram 1500?
Spray the EGR cleaner into the unit, holding the can about six inches away while spraying. Make sure you get the spray inside the valve (where the piston is) by spraying through the breath holes in the brass “flying saucer” top. This will loosen the carbon deposits inside and free up the plunger.
Where is the EGR valve on a hemi truck?
First remove the negative battery cable with a 10mm socket with extension and set it aside so it is not touching any metal part of the truck. The EGR valve is located on the left side (facing the front of the truck) of the engine block just after the spark plugs and looks like this.
Where is the EGR valve located on a Honda Accord?
There are a total of four bolts: one is on the connector attached to the valve. The 4.7/3.7’s EGR valve is located on the rear of the driver’s side cylinder head, making it very hard to change without removing the resonator box. Refer to Step 1 of the Related Article: How to Replace Ignition Coils and Spark Plugs for this procedure.
How to deal with a bad EGR valve?
There are many ways to deal with a bad EGR valve found on Google, some say to clean it, some say to replace it. I had to do both. First remove the negative battery cable with a 10mm socket with extension and set it aside so it is not touching any metal part of the truck.
How to clear check engine light on Dodge Ram?
Push the electrical plug back into the EGR valve plug, and lock the plug with the red tab. For the 4.7/3.7, you will need to re-install the resonator box. To clear the check engine light, disconnect the negative battery cable with a 10mm wrench for five minutes.