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rhythmic hesitation in '93 SL1
I thought the older S-series used a vacuum, not a solenoid, to activate the
EGR. In any event, it sounds like the EGR is sticking so should be replaced. Bob > wrote in message oups.com... > Actually, this clears things up for me a bit > http://autorepair.about.com/od/gener...l/bldef165.htm > > Sounds like the valve is sticking open, and he's forcing it closed by > removing vacuum. Guess this is probably a bad solenoid? > |
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Bob Shuman wrote: > I thought the older S-series used a vacuum, not a solenoid, to activate the > EGR. In any event, it sounds like the EGR is sticking so should be > replaced. > > Bob > > > wrote in message > oups.com... > > Actually, this clears things up for me a bit > > http://autorepair.about.com/od/gener...l/bldef165.htm > > > > Sounds like the valve is sticking open, and he's forcing it closed by > > removing vacuum. Guess this is probably a bad solenoid? > > I would like to throw a silly idea, for which I apologize in advance (but I have seen this happening several times): Could you pls check if that (as a result of so much "work" done in the car), the hoses have not been mistakenly reinstalled (swapped)? Sorry again if it sounds ludicrous, but it was possible before. Good luck. |
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Bob Shuman wrote: > I thought the older S-series used a vacuum, not a solenoid, to activate the > EGR. In any event, it sounds like the EGR is sticking so should be > replaced. > > Bob > > > wrote in message > oups.com... > > Actually, this clears things up for me a bit > > http://autorepair.about.com/od/gener...l/bldef165.htm > > > > Sounds like the valve is sticking open, and he's forcing it closed by > > removing vacuum. Guess this is probably a bad solenoid? > > I would like to throw a silly idea, for which I apologize in advance (but I have seen this happening several times): Could you pls check if that (as a result of so much "work" done in the car), the hoses have not been mistakenly reinstalled (swapped)? Sorry again if it sounds ludicrous, but it was possible before. Good luck. |
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rhythmic hesitation in '93 SL1
Bob Shuman wrote: > I thought the older S-series used a vacuum, not a solenoid, to activate the > EGR. In any event, it sounds like the EGR is sticking so should be > replaced. > > Bob > > > wrote in message > oups.com... > > Actually, this clears things up for me a bit > > http://autorepair.about.com/od/gener...l/bldef165.htm > > > > Sounds like the valve is sticking open, and he's forcing it closed by > > removing vacuum. Guess this is probably a bad solenoid? > > I would like to throw a silly idea, for which I apologize in advance (but I have seen this happening several times): Could you pls check if that (as a result of so much "work" done in the car), the hoses have not been mistakenly reinstalled (swapped)? Sorry again if it sounds ludicrous, but it was possible before. Good luck. |
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rhythmic hesitation in '93 SL1
Bob Shuman wrote: > I thought the older S-series used a vacuum, not a solenoid, to activate the > EGR. In any event, it sounds like the EGR is sticking so should be > replaced. > > Bob > > > wrote in message > oups.com... > > Actually, this clears things up for me a bit > > http://autorepair.about.com/od/gener...l/bldef165.htm > > > > Sounds like the valve is sticking open, and he's forcing it closed by > > removing vacuum. Guess this is probably a bad solenoid? > > I would like to throw a silly idea, for which I apologize in advance (but I have seen this happening several times): Could you pls check if that (as a result of so much "work" done in the car), the hoses have not been mistakenly reinstalled (swapped)? Sorry again if it sounds ludicrous, but it was possible before. Good luck. |
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Bob Shuman wrote: > I thought the older S-series used a vacuum, not a solenoid, to activate the > EGR. In any event, it sounds like the EGR is sticking so should be > replaced. > > Bob > > > wrote in message > oups.com... > > Actually, this clears things up for me a bit > > http://autorepair.about.com/od/gener...l/bldef165.htm > > > > Sounds like the valve is sticking open, and he's forcing it closed by > > removing vacuum. Guess this is probably a bad solenoid? > > I would like to throw a silly idea, for which I apologize in advance (but I have seen this happening several times): Could you pls check if that (as a result of so much "work" done in the car), the hoses have not been mistakenly reinstalled (swapped)? Sorry again if it sounds ludicrous, but it was possible before. Good luck. |
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Bob Shuman wrote: > I thought the older S-series used a vacuum, not a solenoid, to activate the > EGR. In any event, it sounds like the EGR is sticking so should be > replaced. > > Bob > > > wrote in message > oups.com... > > Actually, this clears things up for me a bit > > http://autorepair.about.com/od/gener...l/bldef165.htm > > > > Sounds like the valve is sticking open, and he's forcing it closed by > > removing vacuum. Guess this is probably a bad solenoid? > > I would like to throw a silly idea, for which I apologize in advance (but I have seen this happening several times): Could you pls check if that (as a result of so much "work" done in the car), the hoses have not been mistakenly reinstalled (swapped)? Sorry again if it sounds ludicrous, but it was possible before. Good luck. |
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Bob Shuman wrote: > I thought the older S-series used a vacuum, not a solenoid, to activate the > EGR. In any event, it sounds like the EGR is sticking so should be > replaced. I really don't know how it works in this car, the mechanic said he had to remove vacuum to get it to close (he actually has the valve closed off with a screw right now). But something would need to switch between vacuum and non-vacuum, and I figured that would be a solenoid (and the trouble codes for this car indicate 'EGR solenoid' anyway). Well, the car doesn't hesitate anymore, and it was ok for the several minute drive home. I have it back today and he said to try it a few days until they can come up with a permanent fix, but it seems that bad things can also happen if it's permanently shut (and it probably wouldn't pass emissions, fortunately it was just inspected in September). All the work that's been done so far, including new spark plugs and wires, test driving, and the temporary EGR fix has come to a whopping $82. Sure beats the $1500-$2300 I was planning on dishing out for a rebuilt transmission or major engine work. Maybe I'm just too used to being scammed around here, where the DC area scam tax is about 300%. |
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rhythmic hesitation in '93 SL1
A solenoid activated EGR is an electrically controlled valve, while the
vacuum activated EGR relies on a vacuum. I believe that Saturn changed from the mechanical vacuum to the electrical solenoid around 1995 or 1996. The EGR valve itself was basically unchanged and both experience similar clogging so can get stuck in either the open or closed position. The vacuum activated units also suffered from pinhole leakage in the diaphragm so would not hold the vacuum or activate properly. It also was sensitive to leaks in the lines that went to it from the manifold. The solenoid, on the other hand, consisted of an electromagnet that when energized pulled a steel plunger activating the valve. The solenoid is more reliable than the diaphragm , but can go open circuit and cause failures as well. The code is common to both types so that is why it contains the solenoid term. If there is no electrical connection to the EGR valve and only a vacuum line, then it has no solenoid. Glad you found the problem. Bob > wrote in message ps.com... > I really don't know how it works in this car, the mechanic said he had > to remove vacuum to get it to close (he actually has the valve closed > off with a screw right now). But something would need to switch > between vacuum and non-vacuum, and I figured that would be a solenoid > (and the trouble codes for this car indicate 'EGR solenoid' anyway). |
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