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EGR Simulator
EGR Simulator
EGR simulator
2010/04/26 update
To get more background on what impact this change has on the engine and ECU, read my blog posting on the EGR
system.
On the Z22SE forum they developed a circuit to replace the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve). This will let the ECU
think the EGR is still there, while it isn't.
After buying the parts it was time for some soldering with the following result.
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Then the simulator could be mounted in the car. This is the EGR valve.
I'm going to place the simulator in parrallel. If there are any problems I can reconnect the connector to the EGR (after
removing the simulator). If there are no problems after a period of time, I'm going to cut of the connector and solder the
simulator directly to the wires.
First the connector has to be removed.
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I stripped a bit of the isolation of the wires (except the middle one) and put solder on them.
Then I soldered the simulator to the wires. The colors (according to the forum) are:
Pin A: brown
Pin B: brown/blue
Pin D: black/blue or black/white
Pin E: black/red or black/brown
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Last step is isolation. As it is a temporary setup for me I put tape on the connectors to prevent water ingress and
tiewrapped the simulator to a hook that is connected to the engine.
To be sure the ECU wouldn't have problems with the circuit I used the diagnosis software to reset the longterm test. All
tests will have to be redone, including the EGR test.
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All tests passed, including the EGR test! No logged codes, so it all seems to function fine. After about 2 weeks of driving
I will remove the connector and do the final install of the simulator. After that the EGR valve will be removed.
2007/08/26
So time to remove the EGR valve. After removing two bolts it just comes off.
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Then you need to fit the blanking plate. GM part number: 58 50 526 and optionally a gasget (don't know the partnumber,
got it with the plate).
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That's it, now no exhaust gasses can get to the intake manifold.
2007/09/26
As an extra I decided to move the EGR simulator over to the cable guide so it is totaly out of view and the connector can
be removed.
First I soldered all the wires directly to the simulator instead of parallel to the connector. And ofcourse insulated the
connections.
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As it is all quite a tight fit I had to tiewrap the cable guide closed. At least it looks a lot cleaner :).
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