I took it to AutoZone right after it went on the first time and got the code, which showed the likely fix as the EGR vacuum modulator valve. I kept putting off going to the mechanic because I was poor and it was still running reasonably well and I barely go anyplace, anyway - but over the summer it got rougher and rougher and the gas mileage got worse and worse and finally I had to break down and fix it.
So I stopped in to see the mechanic up the road who comes highly recommended as both honest and reasonably priced compared to most places around. I tell him about the code and that I've found the part online better quality and cheaper than AutoZone, and he tells me $100 to fix it. He says he'll have to diagnose because it could be the EGR valve, which is a more expensive part. But then he says, if I want to just bring the cheaper part he'll put it in for me and I can always come back if that doesn't fix it. But again, he quotes me $100 - which frankly I'm relieved, because I was worried it would be a lot more.
Then I get on YouTube and plug in 'replace EGR vacuum modulator' and I get this:
So the part arrived from Amazon today, it took me less than 10 minutes to install it - even though I didn't have a pick tool so had to work a little harder to get the hoses off - and I'm on the road again and my RAV goes ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM! I had no idea just how bad it was running until it's running great again.
I'm ridiculously proud of this accomplishment. Next up, I have to disconnect the battery for 15-20 minutes so I can reset the CEL.
And I have $100 to spend!
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HAPPY HAPPY CAMPER!