Broke and oh yes now the stupid thing wont idle just dies

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dangerdakota
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Broke and oh yes now the stupid thing wont idle just dies

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My mx3 now wont idle coming up as a egr position sensor short. where is this sensor and how can i fix my freaking car.

if you got any info that will help or you live in vancouver and got the part i need. please text 778-990-7890
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Re: Broke and oh yes now the stupid thing wont idle just die

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Your EGR is probably stuck open, causing a exhaust-vacuum leak at idle. Not much you can do but replace the EGR valve. If you're lucky you can just clean it.

Either way, its a b---- to get at. Probably the worst maintenance item on the car.
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