[Hondaheadcase]

Recently bought a used 2008 RTX with 155000 miles. Runs xlnt and very clean but with hi mileage i have changed all fluids and changed timing belt and radiator to be safe. I have no cel or pending codes but have a failed test in mode 6 : TID 4A which i understand translates to egr lift. Removed and cleaned egr but no change, also the other mode 6 tests for egr (49 and 4B) are ok (complete and passed).

So wondering if this means an egr or other problem down the road or something to ignore. Thanks.

 

[Cochise111]

Recently bought a used 2008 RTX with 155000 miles. Runs xlnt and very clean but with hi mileage i have changed all fluids and changed timing belt and radiator to be safe. I have no cel or pending codes but have a failed test in mode 6 : TID 4A which i understand translates to egr lift. Removed and cleaned egr but no change, also the other mode 6 tests for egr (49 and 4B) are ok (complete and passed).

So wondering if this means an egr or other problem down the road or something to ignore. Thanks.

I had a similar issue on my MDX a while back. I removed and cleaned the EGR with no change. The second time I removed the EGR, I noticed the port under the EGR was almost completely clogged. I cleaned it with with a small wire brush and carburetor cleaner. Had no problems after that.

 

[Hondaheadcase]

Thanks. I didnt notice any pluggage in the manifold port and did squirt seafoam down it but easy enough to pull and check again. Maybe i can try to shove a big nylon zip tie doen the port to make sure not fouled.

 

[Bogus919]

Just wanna make sure you checked all the ports on the intake plenum, I believe there are several (maybe 6 but don't quote me). You can see all of them by removing the top access cover on the plenum, no need to remove the entire intake.

 

[Hondaheadcase]

No i only removed the egr. No plans to pull more off since no cel and no symptoms.