Where is the EGR valve on the MS3

[Mid_Life_Crisis]

I`m getting an intermittent CEL for "insuffucient egr flow" or something to that effect.
I checked the warranty and the EGR valve is only covered for 24,000 miles. What kind of bulls*** is that? They checked at the store and there is no aftermarket replacement available for it yet. This means I`ll have to pay stealership price for one if I can`t get it working by cleaning it.
Has anybody had to remove theirs? What`s involved in getting to it? For that matter, where is it?

 

[Mid_Life_Crisis]

So is the question too dumb to justify an answer, or does nobody else know either?

 

[Sport6]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4578850&postcount=11
I would just quote myself but I don't think the attachments follow. Lets see:

Here's the location of the EGR valve.

Edit: nope.

 

[meicalnissyen]

So is the question too dumb to justify an answer, or does nobody else know either?

I thought we called it a wastegate on this car

 

[Sport6]

I thought we called it a wastegate on this car

Serious or an inside joke somewhere?

 

[bykeryder4life]

lol at the wastegate comment. here is a pic of part of the EGR valve, the tube that takes exhaust gases back into the motor. get under the car and look by the turbo and block and you will see it. those plates next to it are what you need at this point, an egr block off plate. you can remove it if your state doesnt have smog laws....

 

[Mid_Life_Crisis]

You have to drain the anti-freeze to pull the EGR valve? Damn what a PITA.

Oh well. Now I know. Thank you gentlemen. I appreciate the assistance.

 

[Mid_Life_Crisis]

those plates next to it are what you need at this point, an egr block off plate. you can remove it if your state doesnt have smog laws....

How can that work? I`m already getting a CEL for too little flow. What will happen if I block it with a plate?

 

[matsuda]

here is a pic of the EGR valve, get under the car and look by the turbo and block and you will see it. those plates next to it are what you need at this point, an egr block off plate. you can remove it if your state doesnt have smog laws....

Is this some kind of a joke?

 

[robin2660]

lol at the wastegate comment. here is a pic of the EGR valve, get under the car and look by the turbo and block and you will see it. those plates next to it are what you need at this point, an egr block off plate. you can remove it if your state doesnt have smog laws....

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think that is an EGR valve! It's the pipe leading from it ....

 

[Mid_Life_Crisis]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think that is an EGR valve! It's the pipe leading from it ....

Exactly what I thought. I figured if I took it off, I would see the valve.

 

[matsuda]

Exactly what I thought. I figured if I took it off, I would see the valve.

Didn't you see the post from Sport6 that shows the location of the EGR valve?

The EGR valve is quite large and has an electrical connector (you can't miss it).

 

[matsuda]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think that is an EGR valve! It's the pipe leading from it ....

It's obviously not the EGR valve (not even close).

How is it possible for someone to have so many mods and not know what an EGR valve (engines 101) looks like?

 

[Sport6]

Well the tube he posted is the exhaust tube that routes the gases back to the intake manifold. Though not the actual EGR Valve it would lead you to it.

 

[Russm]

I had that cel I beleive and took it in to Mazda and there was a flash that was needed, SM wanted $100 for it, (not covered by warranty) , unknown to him the tech who I have befreinded did it off the record while I was talking to the SM. Might give your dealership a call with the coed to confirm if it is the same one.

 

[bykeryder4life]

sorry but i didnt have a pic of the valve, the op wanted to know wtf it was and where its at so i posted a pic of part of the egr system so he could find it. i edited my original post for clarity. sorry guys. as far as the block off plates, people have been doing it for a long time, it helps the motor run cleaner and better by not recirculating that s*** through the motor. its only there for emissions guys...

 

[bykeryder4life]

How can that work? I`m already getting a CEL for too little flow. What will happen if I block it with a plate?

if you block it, the car will run better/cleaner, i suggested this because you already have a cel so why not.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think that is an EGR valve! It's the pipe leading from it ....

yes yes yes

Exactly what I thought. I figured if I took it off, I would see the valve.

yup. exactly.

Well the tube he posted is the exhaust tube that routes the gases back to the intake manifold. Though not the actual EGR Valve it would lead you to it.

exactly my friend