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inchca
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I bought car and it passed smog no problem. Then 2 days later the check engine light came on. Mechanic says the code is for egr valve needs replacement. I found that really wierd since it just passed, but he says I got lucky. I figure God took pity and let it pass 
So I figure oh well just drive it as is. Well a friend mentioned that if the check engine were to come on for something else, I'd never know since it's on for egr valve! I found those are very pricey,even on ebay over $140.00. Found a wrecked 1992 Toyota Camry for $50 as is with back dmv fees. So I figure I'd get it and then have junkyard take it for free.(I checked, they will pick up for free)..but I need to know if the 92 egr valve will work for a 90? Anybody know for sure? Of course dealer is telling me never ever do something like that, but I figure since they want $240 for it, of course they will try to say don't do it.
oh and one other quick question. Their is a dash light for "lights"..it stays on no matter if lights are on or not. I cannot find anything in the manual about it, and of course mechanic wants 1 hour labor to look at it. Does anybody know about this year if that's normal?
So I figure oh well just drive it as is. Well a friend mentioned that if the check engine were to come on for something else, I'd never know since it's on for egr valve! I found those are very pricey,even on ebay over $140.00. Found a wrecked 1992 Toyota Camry for $50 as is with back dmv fees. So I figure I'd get it and then have junkyard take it for free.(I checked, they will pick up for free)..but I need to know if the 92 egr valve will work for a 90? Anybody know for sure? Of course dealer is telling me never ever do something like that, but I figure since they want $240 for it, of course they will try to say don't do it.
oh and one other quick question. Their is a dash light for "lights"..it stays on no matter if lights are on or not. I cannot find anything in the manual about it, and of course mechanic wants 1 hour labor to look at it. Does anybody know about this year if that's normal?