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Post by DizzyDevil on Jun 7, 2004 9:36:52 GMT -5
I was talking to a few of the folks in Morganton about the issue I'm having with my cruiser. To make a long story short. Its an 02-LE with 40K on it. Last year when I bought it ( previously loved ) I had an issue with it surging when it is cold. You get up to about 55 or 60 and let off the gas and the car lunges or surges. I took it to the Chrysler dealer in Lincolnton where they found nothing wrong but reprogrammed the computer. Everything was fine until about a month ago. Now it is starting the surging again. I have checked out a few sites that seems to point me in the EGR Valve or Spark Plug and Wires. I was going to start with the Wires etc. What are you guys and girls using and what recommendations do you have? I am also in the process of getting the cold air (Open ) filter to replace the stock one.
Thanks,
Anne
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Post by FlowRW on Jun 7, 2004 16:07:11 GMT -5
Hi Anne. Got 61,000 miles on mine and haven't had any issue like that. As a matter of fact, I've had no issues or problems at all. Knock on wood, this so far has been the most trouble free car I've had.
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Post by nobugs4me on Jun 8, 2004 8:38:14 GMT -5
Hi Anne,
More than likely is the EGR valve. Mine does about the same thing. When I'm on the hwy you hear the engine idling up and down, very little but I notice it. Had the computer checked and eventhough the EGR Valve's still working, it has a minor failure. The guy told me PTs are known for the EGR valve to go bad. I have an '02 TE with almost 40k miles.
Hope it helps and le us know what happens.
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Post by DizzyDevil on Jun 8, 2004 8:54:47 GMT -5
I bet the EGR is a dealer item. Anyone know if it can be replaced easily or will i need to take it in. I'm fairly handy with tools and cars.
Anne
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Post by nobugs4me on Jun 8, 2004 16:45:50 GMT -5
I asked the guy at the dealer who checked my PT's computer that question. His reply was that if I did the work under my hood (intake) I should be able to change the EGR valve myself. I haven't looked into it for lack of time, or is it laziness? ;D but I think you should be able to do it yourself. "I can do it"... say that 3 times to yourself and you will 
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Post by DizzyDevil on Jun 18, 2004 15:59:15 GMT -5
Well I replaced the spark plugs and wires, egr valve and attempted my new air filter.
All in all the spark plugs and wires went OK. The EGR valve was a little tricky but I finally managed it. Only 3 cuts ( to knuckles and and elbow ) Loss of blood was minimal. Thankfully.....
The Air filter is a different story. I bought one off Ebay and I guess I got what I paid for since it didn't come with the gromets for the sensor and tube. So now I have to find them or something that will work in order to get my new fileter on.
I've decided to call it a day. I have homework todo. Oh and my surging problem is still there but I've been told to run it a bit and let the computer reset. So I'll let you know.
Anne
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Post by DizzyDevil on Jun 24, 2004 10:05:57 GMT -5
After running it for a few days. Including driving it in to Charlotte on Tuesday. The problem at present with the surging seem to be fixed. I guess I just had to let the computer reset.
Anne
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