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Hello everyone, My name is Terry and I have used this site as well as others for years to fix/ update my vehicles. I have gained much useful knowledge and now it is time for me to become a member and ask some questions.

I have an 06 Tacoma and started having issues a few months ago when the CHK ENGINE light came on. I have had this truck for 10 years and this is the first time it ever came on. Took it to Auto Zone and code read out EGR Vacuum Solenoid. The clerk told me that could be a bit of a problem to change as it was around the gas tank but he wouldn't do anything until it started acting up. He told me it would idle rough and run rough. Well it is sorta running rough but only at higher speeds, 40- up. The dash rattles and it feels like it is loosing power. Someone told me to try to clean out the intake so I tried Seafoam and it seemed to work for a month but now it has come back. I am looking for any help on this as I am taking a long trip next month and need this truck to be in top shape. I searched the site and did see a post about the EGR Valve Solenoid but it was vague and the video didn't look helpful as it wasn't an 06 Tacoma engine. So my questions are:
1. Does this sound like an EGR problem?
2. What are the steps to replacing EGR Valve?
3. If not EGR, has anyone else run into similar issues?

Thank you for your time and I hope someone can help.

 

I can't help with your problem but welcome as a member.

Someone will have some input but, if not you might post it in 2nd gen.

 

Will do. Thanks.

 

Welcome!

 

Welcome to TW!
post your issue elsewhere

 

I have. Thanks