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    Default 09-18-2011
    i have a 2001 Grand Prix se and the service engine light came on about 4 months ago. i took it to advanced and got them to run the test and they told me it was something with the fuel system and then told me it was probably the EGR valve. so i buy a new one and replace it. after replacing it i unhooked the battery for about 5 min to see if it would reset and it didnt. so then the next day i took it back and got them to erase the code. well the code was gone until i turned the car off and back on. so now i have no idea what it could be. i have a family member thats a mechanic that told me that it prob isnt anything important and that the computers on these cars are so specific about things that it could just be my gas cap; but my ocd kicks in and that stupid light annoys me so much. any suggestions will help.
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    Default 09-18-2011
    What exactly is the code?

    Help us help you.
    Quote Originally Posted by W-Body Store
    Remember, GM engineers didn't take into account your need for speed.
    Daily Driver: 06 Grand Prix GT / 9.4:1 CR / IS3 Heads / Ported Gen V / ZZP Headers / HPT Pro / Pulleys: 4.25, 3.8, 3.5, 3.4, 3.2, 3.0, 2.9, 2.7
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    Default 09-18-2011
    more then likey its the gas gap
    the code will help tho

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    Default 09-18-2011
    Yep...more info is required here....a code number would be a huge help. If it was gas cap related they would have said "its throwing an EVAP code" EGR codes are pretty specific, its either an EGR code or not.. not "probably".

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    Default 09-18-2011
    yes but if its p0440 then is say evap in the reading and they tell you the most pricey part is the problem so you buy it,, happened to me twice

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    Default 09-18-2011
    They don't make commission, so they shouldn't have done that. It was probably more ignorance than anything.
    Quote Originally Posted by W-Body Store
    Remember, GM engineers didn't take into account your need for speed.
    Daily Driver: 06 Grand Prix GT / 9.4:1 CR / IS3 Heads / Ported Gen V / ZZP Headers / HPT Pro / Pulleys: 4.25, 3.8, 3.5, 3.4, 3.2, 3.0, 2.9, 2.7
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    Default 09-18-2011
    yeah that and he thought i was an idiot and he was trying to sell parts

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    Default 09-18-2011
    I don't think parts stores require an education.
    Quote Originally Posted by W-Body Store
    Remember, GM engineers didn't take into account your need for speed.
    Daily Driver: 06 Grand Prix GT / 9.4:1 CR / IS3 Heads / Ported Gen V / ZZP Headers / HPT Pro / Pulleys: 4.25, 3.8, 3.5, 3.4, 3.2, 3.0, 2.9, 2.7
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    Default 09-18-2011
    Still, if its throwing an EVAP code, why would they sell you an EGR valve?
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    Default 09-18-2011
    the one i tryed to get a job at while in highschool just wanted me to be able the get to work on time and pass a drug test


    @98gpgt2d---- because there stupid and dont know what there talking about

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