2005 Grand Caravan (71K). Engine light came on.

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>> Make/Model: Dodge Grand caravan - 2005 - 3.3L
>> Mileage: 71k.
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>> Problem: Engine light came on this morning - July 21/08 .
>> Action: Have taken to dealer for diag.
>> History: 2 weeks ago engine stalled while driving making a right turn.
>> Started again and went my way, didn't think too much about it as to
>> why. Since then while driving feel sputtering (little kicks as if
>> driving over bumpy/rough road), a little rough driving.
>> Engine oil change due at 72.2K.
>> Update: waiting for a dealer to call with diag.
>> Concern: Suspect enging tunning issue(wire/plugs etc.).
>> Question: If simple tuning issue, should I call the dealer to not
>> bother and just get the tune-up done, because they are charging 100
>> dollars for diag only
>> Can someone please advise .
>> Thanks
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> All this info you supplied and the most critical would be the reason that
> the check engine lite was on. Why not find out the fault code and post
> it?????
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> Glenn Beasley
> Chrysler Tech
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I would like to hear also what was found out. I have similiar simptons on
my 1991 Imperial 96k mileage. engine light has come on but shuts off when
engine is restarted. car sometimes hesitates and it has also died a couple
times. only happens about once every 3 weeks or so. I suspect oxygen
sensor.

Rod
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Sorry Guys, I got extremely busy and was away on Vacation.

However, here is the update:
It turns out it was the EGR valve.
Cost me 320$ CDN to get it fixed - Part and Labor.
The engine light was gone, and all the symptoms went away.
If I would have said no to the dealer to fix it, it would have cost me $100 anyway,so I decided to get it fixed to save my time and lot of unknown, but if this happens again I will do it myself.
I would have probably saved approx $100 dollars if I did it myself (it's really simple to replace this part) and purchase the part as well. I figured I am going to loose $100 anyway, so I bit the bullet and issue was resolved.
Result: Satisfactory.

For those of you who don't know EGR valve, just google it and there is a ton of very helpful info on this including how to replace it.

Cheers!
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