Urgency of CE code 332?

[CincyBearcat]

I've been getting the 332 CE code recently and I was wondering if it would cause any serious problems if I put off having the problem fixed for another 3k miles. I'm not noticing any driveability problems (yet), but I'm 1300 miles from my both my tools and my mechanic. The local dealer is asking $170 to clean the injection ports for the EGR. Should I shell out the cash or wait?

Thanks

~Mike

 

[sdpatt]

Mike,

As for the urgency, all it causes is a CHECK ENGINE light. The non-California 3.0L engines have no EGR so it doesn't hurt not to have it. It is for emissions purposes only.

As for correcting the problem, search the Forum for the pictures and description for cleaning the EGR nostrils. This is most likely the cause. To get to them, you need to remove the throttle body from the manifold. That requires that you remove the cruise control and throttle linkages from the throttle shaft (no tools) and unbolt the two screws and two bolts that secure the TB to the intake. You also need to loosen the 8mm hose clamp on the intake hose a the TB and unclip the two filiter lid clips to remove the filter lid and intake hose. Very few tools required. If it's not the nostrils that are plugged, either the EGR pressure sensor (DPFE) or EGR valve is malfunctioning.

<small>[ July 28, 2002, 08:33 PM: Message edited by: sdpatt ]</small>

 

[projectSHO89]

Before embarking on the cleaning procedure, run a quick test to see if the nostrils are clogged or if you have a different problem.

Connect a short length of hose to the EGR valve vacuum connection. Apply a vacuum (pretend it's a milk shake and just suck on the vac line). If the intake nostrils are clear and the EGR valve is operating, your idle will drop significantly, maybe even cause the engine to die. If there is little to no response, clean the intake nostrils in the intake.

If it did give the drop in idle or stall in response to this test, you problem is on the sensor side, either the DPFE sensor or the vacuum lines that supply it from the EGR tube. Do a search for my posts on how to test it from early this year.

Steve
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[SHONUT91]

Mike,
How far from Northern Kentucky are you,I live about 20 minutes from Cinergy field.I would be more than glad to let you use my tools and help you troubleshoot this problem.You can e-mail if you want and we can set up a time to meet and fix this. thumbs_u

 

[stevetatro]

Mike, are you in Cincinnati now? I'd be glad to let you stop by and I'll help you clean your nostrils eek!

Let me know. I'm in northern Cincy. Or I can bring a few tools and come see you.

 

[megaplay]

Don't forget about me

I am always willing to help anyone in Cincy. Just send an e-mail at anytime. The procedure is very easy just takes some time with all the disconnecting and connecting.

 

[SHOfun 93]

help like THIS is what the forum is ABOUT! thumbs_u

 

[stevetatro]

Okay, megaplay. You wanna help me get my y-pipe off so I can replace my rod bearings?

Oh, and would you happen to be an expert on reinstalling the oil pan? Last time I did one it was near impossible to get it in position without destroying my RTV gasket.

P.S. What kind of wheels are on your SHO? They look pretty good.

<small>[ July 31, 2002, 12:24 PM: Message edited by: stevetatro ]</small>

 

[CincyBearcat]

Thanks for all the offers to help! Sorry about the confusion about my current location. I'm from Cincy and I'm stuck in Texas for the rest of the summer.

 

[SHOfun 93]

Where at? There are plenty of helpful SHO owners in Tx too!!

 

[CincyBearcat]

I'm in Victoria... you know, that little town about halfway between Houston and Corpus on 59.