This is related to my pinging issue. I had found out that the EGR valve was not working. I checked the valve itself, the transducer & the solenoid. All check out. Even contnuitly from the PCM to the EGR. Here is the odd thing. The EGR will work when I unplug the connector from the solenoid. It throws a code but the valve works & my pinging stops. When I plug in the connector, the code clears & the EGR no longer works. Any ideas? Could this be a bad PCM? Is there any way to check it?

Pat Callaghan

 

I can't help you on that. But I believe I have the EGR problem. It is a very loud ticking only when driving. How do you check the transducer & solenoid? Oh I have a 99 2.4 auto.


Can I unplug the solenoid and than take the car for a drive?


I am new to the dodge world, so I appreciate it!!

 

The ticking is probably not your EGR. It could be just fuel injector noise or lifters. You can unplug the solenoid & drive the car but you will get a CEL.

 

Thanks for the reply. It was the EGR, it slipped out of the hose, the end of the hose is cracked. I will need to try and replace the hose.

At first I thought it may the injectors but it got real loud. Luck I figured it out.

Hope you get yours solved.

 

Yeh. I am still stumped. I think it has to be a computer or wireing problem.

 

Nobody have any thought on this? I need some help on this. Thanks.

Pat