Thread: What makes a 300E throw code 16 randomly...."EGR Switchover"
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Old 05-27-2009, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Chowbow View Post
Looks like I'll have to do the same. It threw the code again today. It's been a while but I should probably get the soot cleaned out and the vac lines replaced.
I took the easy way out, I just removed and disabled my entire EGR system, it causes a constant code 16/check engine light, but I don't care anymore.

And, I am pretty sure that the car runs better now with it disabled.
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