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I searched through quite a few threads dealing with egr problems etc, but can't find a picture on where this VSV part is on my camry, can someone help? As a side note, yesterday I had the EGR valve off and cleaned it up along with the egr modulator.
I searched through quite a few threads dealing with egr problems etc, but can't find a picture on where this VSV part is on my camry, can someone help? As a side note, yesterday I had the EGR valve off and cleaned it up along with the egr modulator.
Thanks
Should be connected on the backside of the intake manifold, near where the Power Steering is if its a 5sfe
If you are talking about the EGR VSV it's on the firewall side of the engine. Just follow the vacuum hose back down from the EGR valve.
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Originally Posted by mpmiller37
I searched through quite a few threads dealing with egr problems etc, but can't find a picture on where this VSV part is on my camry, can someone help? As a side note, yesterday I had the EGR valve off and cleaned it up along with the egr modulator.
Ok, I understand the picture as I was just under there. I follow that fat black hose down and it branches, take it to the right. But once it goes right, there is a large traingular piece of metal blocking me from seeing what I'm guessing is the VSV. How does one get it out of there without pulling the manifold out?
Ok, I understand the picture as I was just under there. I follow that fat black hose down and it branches, take it to the right. But once it goes right, there is a large traingular piece of metal blocking me from seeing what I'm guessing is the VSV. How does one get it out of there without pulling the manifold out?
Go from the passengers side behind the manifold, or run the car onto ramps and get it from underneath
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I forgot to tell you that the VSV is held on by a 10mm bolt too.. sorry
If you are replacing it just leave it down there and bolt the new one somewhere else its just easier that way. When I replaced mine I moved it and the car didn't throw any cel. If you haven't already bought the part get it from rockauto. I got a new vsv from there for $40 shipped.
Hi mpMiller37. Just curious. What is the issue with the EGR ? Are you getting a trouble code ? Did you end up replacing the VSV to solve your issue or do you think the seafoam resolved it ?
The check-engine light came on, and the code was P0440 which is described as EVAP small leak / no flow condition. When autozone runs their code check, it gave these possible solutions:
- defective or loose fuel cap
- EVAP canister or hose cracked - not connected
- purge or vent solenoid defective
- vacuum leak at engine
I took the EGR valve off [major pain getting it off. IMO trying to get under the bolts where it connected to metal pipe was not possible, therefore I went underneath car, had to reach with a LARGE wrench to get to the fitting where the pipe connects to engine. Not much room so it was very difficult to get the fitting off. Took a lot of small turns. Maybe other tools may have helped].
Sprayed the EGR, in the holes, etc. Even sprayed in the top where the membrane is [not sure if this was wise] and the stuff would squirt back out. Soaked it in seafoam overnight [did not submerse the top, but right up to it]. Sprayed it again the next day, got a new gasket and reinstalled. Disconnected battery to clear the codes. One hole on the side of EGR that seemed blocked the day before now seemed open after overnight soak.
Car has been driven 3-4 days now and code has not returned. Hoping that did the trick.
I hate to tell you this but your code may come back. The EGR is not part of the evap. emissions system. The evap system is for fuel vapors from the fuel tank, and the EGR is for exhaust the 2 are not connected. Just out of curiosity why are you fixating on the EGR with an evap malfunction code?
Last edited by Pvt-Public; 11-26-2010 at 04:38 PM.
What the ??? You are absolutely right, for some reason I think I was looking at threads for P0401 when I had a P0440. Completely different systems. So I cleaned that EGR valve for nothing. Apparently resetting the codes has kept the P0440 at bay, for now. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Maybe the gas cap was loose or something.
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what trouble code are you getting with the EGR ?
You are absolutely right, for some reason I think I was looking at threads for P0401 when I had a P0440. Completely different systems. So I cleaned that EGR valve for nothing. Apparently resetting the codes has kept the P0440 at bay, for now. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Maybe the gas cap was loose or something.
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