I finaly got my check engine light diagnosed on my 1997 a4 quattro v6 12v. My car was lagging when i accelerated. Anyway, the scan tool told me that the problem is the EGR valve. I cant seem to find anyone selling this part for my model. is this common?...Is the part expensive?....fixable?...any info is great!

Thanks,

 

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I had the same problem with my Acura. I got my intake manifold & egr valve cleaned at Firestone and fixed the problem. I am not sure about V6 audis...

 

its common its an emissions part and its stupid, i hated it it on my truck so i made a block off plate and put it in the place of it, try the sticky at the top of the page one of those sellers should have one

 

http://oem.thepartsbin.com/parts/the...Valve&dp=false

That thing is expensive for 350 id try cleaning it they do get build up and start sticking

 

You can clean them. They get fouled up with all kinds of gunk. Google "cleaning an EGR valve" and you'll find directions on how to do it. I've cleaned one but it was long long time ago.

 

If you do a search, I had a similar problem with my 96. The EGR is expensive. There is a really good write up in Audiworld.




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