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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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EGR: 93 vs. 94 ECU question

I have a 94 that keeps lighting the CEL during highway cruising. Mechanic says it's throwing a EGR code. Funny thing is that it has a new EGR.

I don't care if the EGR works, but I don't want the CEL to come on, esp since it needs state inspection soon. I don't want to monkey-wire in a relay to spoof the ECU either.

Will swapping in a 1993 (non-EGR) ECU solve this problem? Will there be any other issues or problems using a 93 ECU in a 94 car?

Thanks!
Doc

ps- I don't want to put a PFC in this car. It's staying stock. My other FD has one (and more).

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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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Hey Doc, the 94 has a different EGR valve then the 93.

http://www.rx7turboturbo.com/robrobinette/egr.htm
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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Hey Doc,

Houston only has the two speed emisions test. Try the denatured alcohol trick.

JCW
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 05:20 PM
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Thanks for the info, but neither tip will prevent the CEL (check engine light) from coming on.

I am thinking that a 93 ECU will fix this and Rob Robinette's site confirms it. So the question is, is there any drawback to using a 93 non-Cali ECU in a 94 FD?
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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bump...Maybe I should start a new topic?

"So the question is, is there any drawback to using a 93 non-Cali ECU in a 94 FD?"
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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The non-cali ECU will work just fine in your 94 and prevent a check engine light for the EGR.
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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THANKS!!!!
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