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16 EGR Position\function Sensor
Posted: July 29th, 2002, 8:40 am
by DarrenMcD
I have a 93 gs. I am recieving a 16 EGR Position\function Sensor from my computer diagnostic codes.<BR>I have a couple of questions.<P>1. will I fail my emissions test with this code><P>2. What does this code relate to?<P>3. How do I fix this code and around how much is it going to cost me.<P>I am at the mercy of the Mazda Gods on this one. I have little knowledge on this code.
Re: 16 EGR Position\function Sensor
Posted: July 29th, 2002, 9:40 am
by pelado
The EGR position sensor basically detects movement of the EGR valve in response to the ECM signals. If you have this code, then the EGR valve is not opening/closing as it should.<P>See the online shop manual, section F2 (I think, the K8 section) for more details.
Re: 16 EGR Position\function Sensor
Posted: July 29th, 2002, 12:04 pm
by DarrenMcD
What do I replace? do I need to replace the EGR valve, the sensor or both?<P>Thanks<BR>Darren Mc Dowell
Re: 16 EGR Position\function Sensor
Posted: July 29th, 2002, 9:27 pm
by pelado
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DarrenMcD:<BR><STRONG>What do I replace? do I need to replace the EGR valve, the sensor or both?<P>Thanks<BR>Darren Mc Dowell</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>If you have done the tests in the online shop manual and you've determined the EGR valve isn't moving, then I suggest replacing the EGR valve.