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How is the EGR valve activated in my Renault Kangoo?
My 1.9 2003 Renault Kangoo diesel hesitates at idle speed and produces excessive smoke. I removed the EGR plug and its now working fine. Which sensor gives info to EGR and computer?
Asked on 18 August 2010 by dselec
Answered by
Alan Ross
I am assuming that your vehicle has an ECU. If so then you should have a EGR sensor that sends a signal to the ECU, which in turn controls the EGR valve
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