The infamous EGR valve problem (Honda Jazz 2002-2008)

[guest1978]

Hi,
I have an issue where my car doesn't like rolling along in first gear when in traffic, it tends to be very jerky at this low speed. I don't however get any jerkiness at mid or high speeds. Could my car's symptoms be caused by the EGR?

[DV]

Hi,
I have an issue where my car doesn't like rolling along in first gear when in traffic, it tends to be very jerky at this low speed. I don't however get any jerkiness at mid or high speeds. Could my car's symptoms be caused by the EGR?

What rpm range is it happening at?

[guest1978]

perhaps 5 mph and 700 rpm-ish? tickover in first gear...the kind of speeds you do in solid traffic, without pressing the accelerator

[guest869]

Thats mine too! Time to get busy with the cleaner.

[guest1978]

Just ordered some EGR cleaner and a new gasket...hopefully tackle it this weekend if they both turn up 

[DV]

Do not forget to take off the air intake manifold and clean the EGR canal down there too,
http://www.hondafitjazz.com/manual/A00/HTML/07/SAA2E07A20336335001KDAT00.HTML.

[guest1978]

Do not forget to take off the air intake manifold and clean the EGR canal down there too,
http://www.hondafitjazz.com/manual/A00/HTML/07/SAA2E07A20336335001KDAT00.HTML.

I think that's a little too much for my meagre mechanic skills! 

[guest1978]

Just ordered some EGR cleaner and a new gasket...hopefully tackle it this weekend if they both turn up 

Just finished the job this morning. I can't believe the difference! Lovely and smooth and controlled now! Thanks to everyone on this thread! 

[guest2952]

I have read through all these posts concerning the EGR problem, and I am not entirely certain if my problem is the same.
I have noticed that the consumption on my 2007 SE has risen slightly of late, but I'm not getting the jerkiness described by others. However the Check Engine Lamp came on yesterday (constant) and I was wondering if there could be any other reason this should happen, or is it fairly certain that the EGR is involved?
Thanks in advance.

[guest882]

I have read through all these posts concerning the EGR problem, and I am not entirely certain if my problem is the same.
I have noticed that the consumption on my 2007 SE has risen slightly of late, but I'm not getting the jerkiness described by others. However the Check Engine Lamp came on yesterday (constant) and I was wondering if there could be any other reason this should happen, or is it fairly certain that the EGR is involved?
Thanks in advance.

Yes ,the check engine lamp came on because of the egr valve.I had  the same problem and the  engine  didn't start,so i had to clean it good

[guest2970]

i too had the engine hopping problem when i first bought the car but since i have used V-power on every single tank. the problem s gone, not sure if the V-power have cleaned the valve??

[guest2982]

just to clarify few points:

1) what to use for cleaning EGR valve
seen references to carb cleaner, oven cleaner and specialised EGR cleaners
EGR cleaners I've seen on ebay are supposed to be sprayed into air intake with running engine
I would prefer manual cleaning though
is there any other type of specialised EGR cleaners? or carb cleaner is enough?

2) soaking
is it safe to soak it in cleaner overnight leaving electrical contacts out? won't it soak to electrical part somehow?

EDIT: ordered carb cleaner as it's cheapest option

[mtf]

hi mates. i am from Malta and have a 2003 jazz CT 7. love it. but some time ago while driving slow behind cars in traffic it started to jitter forward and slow down again. like with the old carb car fuel in and fuel starve problem. I decided to go to a friend of mine which has equipment to diagnose fault after i had seen the engine indicator on. and the fault come EGR. so after i read all your write ups which are very helpful i decided to remove the EGR and clean it with carb cleaner. the result is fantastic and now i can drive very pleasantly also in traffic. I also tried the, heated up the engine and run ed it for a couple of miles on low gear.

[RichardA]

Split post on possible problem with the EGR valve on GE models:
http://clubjazz.org/forum/index.php?topic=4374.0

[guest3731]

Hello All,

I am a newby to this website. I wonder if I can get your help.

I have owned my Jazz for 5 years and it has never given me a problem till now. (57 plate) My (normally reliable) mechanic thought it was the petrol filter. So I had him change it. But the problem was the EGR.
My mechanic due a engine diagnostic test and it came back as the EGR. I notice from this forum
that I am not alone with EGR problems on an otherwise great and reliable car!

I called the local dealer and they quoted me around £350 for the part!

Last month my family and I were flooded and had to move house. Christmas is fast approaching
with three little kids and I was hoping to save some cash.

My question is this: Will a used part (from a decent online brakers garage) work on my car.
I was told by one parts breaker that I should have the same part numbers when buying
my egr valve - another breakers garage said they did not have to be the same parts number.

I don't know who is right. I could buy a used part online for £100, but on the other hand don't want
to waste £100 in a bid to 'save money'.

Do any you guys know if the EGR valve you buy has to have the same part and manufacturer number
or can you just buy the same engine size EGR?

I would very much appreciate your views.

regards

Brian.