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LAVEY006 · 01-11-2012, 10:18 AM

New to this site. I've got an 04 6.0L , been running with the EGR valve unplugged , but the check engine light is on . I have to get a smog, if I plug the EGR in it dose'nt run well lots of blk smoke. Dose any one know if it will pass if I plug it back in. Thanks

WD40 · 01-11-2012, 10:48 AM

Hello Lavey and Welcome to SSD.com, our two CA smog passing dudes will be here soon.
It's still early for the retired guys on the left coast. Dave and Joe.

I will hear about this post. LOL
Doug

DaveBen · 01-11-2012, 03:54 PM

I just woke up... Smoke is the major factor in failing smog. No smoke! Remove you EGR Valve and clean it using Carb Cleaner and a tooth brush. Don't get the cleaner in the little holes going to the electrics of the valve. You will trash the valve if you do. Now re-install the valve and plug it in. If the EGR Light is still on, un hook your batteries for at least 20 minutes. This should clear the codes that turn on the light.

Doug, I was up at 5:15 pst this morning, and most mornings.

Us old farts go to bed early and get up early.

Dave

LAVEY006 · 01-12-2012, 08:08 PM

Thank you guys for your help. Did everything you said went down and passed the smog. I do have another problem I'll start another thread for that Thanks

DaveBen · 01-12-2012, 10:05 PM

Great going LAVEY006!

Dave

01-11-2012, 10:18 AM	#1
LAVEY006 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: monrovia ca Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	newbie check engine light New to this site. I've got an 04 6.0L , been running with the EGR valve unplugged , but the check engine light is on . I have to get a smog, if I plug the EGR in it dose'nt run well lots of blk smoke. Dose any one know if it will pass if I plug it back in. Thanks

01-11-2012, 10:48 AM	#2
WD40 SDD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Benton Arkansas & McAllen Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 57 Thanked 110 Times in 106 Posts View Photos By: WD40	Hello Lavey and Welcome to SSD.com, our two CA smog passing dudes will be here soon. It's still early for the retired guys on the left coast. Dave and Joe. I will hear about this post. LOL Doug __________________ 2006 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Lariat 4X2 PSD 6.0 TorqShift Automatic Transmission, MAG-HYTEC DIFF COVERS Bama ZooDad If you think the 6.0 is bad.....Get a 6.4 2004 35 ft Hitch Hiker 16589 EW. Doug Is it time to go camping yet? Last edited by WD40; 01-11-2012 at 10:50 AM.

01-11-2012, 03:54 PM	#3
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,866 Thanks: 127 Thanked 505 Times in 488 Posts	I just woke up... Smoke is the major factor in failing smog. No smoke! Remove you EGR Valve and clean it using Carb Cleaner and a tooth brush. Don't get the cleaner in the little holes going to the electrics of the valve. You will trash the valve if you do. Now re-install the valve and plug it in. If the EGR Light is still on, un hook your batteries for at least 20 minutes. This should clear the codes that turn on the light. Doug, I was up at 5:15 pst this morning, and most mornings. Us old farts go to bed early and get up early. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

01-12-2012, 10:05 PM	#5
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,866 Thanks: 127 Thanked 505 Times in 488 Posts	Great going LAVEY006! Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

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01-12-2012, 08:08 PM	#4
LAVEY006 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: monrovia ca Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you guys for your help. Did everything you said went down and passed the smog. I do have another problem I'll start another thread for that Thanks