Ok so I followed the DIY on changing out the EGR valve and although it was a pain in the ***** for me (large person!!), it was completed. Bought the Valve (EGR1586) at Pep Boys vs. an online store, that way I can take it back local right away if need be, plus 1 year warranty. Anyways, I installed the valve, removed the PCM fuse, turned the key to on but didn't start, didn't get a CEL (which was weird), and then plugged it back in. Turned the key off then started the truck and no CEL again. So i let it sit for a second and the idling was at 800 then it dropped to 600. Is 600 too low for idling?

2004 Dodge Ram Hemi QC 2wd

 

Your Idling at 1600rpms????? Mine sits at 800rpms at idle when its cold. Im cruising around 45mph at 1600rpms.

 

blah, i'm sorry, I meant 800 & 600, not 1800 & 1600... sorry!!

 

okay that sounds a lot better, I was hoping it was a typo if it was at 1600 there was something really wrong. I have adjusted my idle points but that sounds about right.

 

I figured 800 is the norm? Was just weird to see it drop down a bit. I just drove it down the street (10miles round trip) and it ran just fine and no CEL....