Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

air filters and EGR system flow faults

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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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Default air filters and EGR system flow faults

I just put in a K&N air filter into my 1994 850(non turbo) sedan. About three days later I got a check engine light indicating a 2-4-1 EGR system flow fault. Could this two things be connected?
 
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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you might want to pull your egr valve and clean it it is probably plugged i know mine was when i got it at 189k miles
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 01:18 AM
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doubt they are connected. the EGR tubes plug over time. When i got my car it was so plugged i had to clear out the opening with a cordless drill.
 
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