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Where is the EGR sensor on a Ford Taurus?
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve pressure sensor of your vehicle is designed to regulate the pressure flowing through the EGR valve. The pressure sensor is located on the firewall and has two rubber vacuum hoses and an electrical wiring harness plugged into the front.
How do I know if my EGR pressure sensor is bad?
EGR valve symptoms can vary, however, the most common symptoms of a faulty EGR valve are explored below:
- Your engine has a rough idle.
- Your car has poor performance.
- You have increased fuel consumption.
- Your car frequently stalls when idling.
- You can smell fuel.
- Your engine management light stays on.
How do you change a pressure sensor on a EGR valve?
How to Replace an EGR Valve Pressure Sensor
- Unfasten the negative battery cable from the battery post with an open-end wrench.
- Remove the two bolts that secure the pressure sensor to the firewall with a socket wrench and take the sensor off the firewall.
- Dispose of the old EGR valve pressure sensor.
How much does a EGR valve cost?
The average cost of replacing the EGR valve in your vehicle is anywhere from $250 to $350 on average, depending on your vehicle’s year, make, and model as well as the type of system it has. The cost of parts will be somewhere around $190 to $270, while the cost of labor will be anywhere from $60 to $80.
What does the EGR temperature sensor do?
The EGR temperature sensor is an engine management sensor that is part of the EGR system. It works together with the EGR solenoid to control the flow of the EGR system. The sensor is installed in between the exhaust and intake manifold, and monitors the temperature of the exhaust gases.
How do you clean a EGR sensor?
Spray the EGR valve cleaner onto the carbon deposits. Remove the carbon buildup with the use of a pipe cleaning brush and dull scraper. Repeat the entire process until all of the carbon deposits have been removed. Wipe off the surface using a clean piece of cloth.