96 Chrysler Concorde Bad EGR Solenoid ( trouble code P0403)

“My vehicle, a ’96 Chrysler Concorde, has failed the emissions test here in Houston. The problem is a bad EGR solenoid. (I get a trouble code P0403 – an EGR circuit malfunction.) When I took it to Autozone, they provided a little more information about the bad transducer/solenoid. Based on this info, I don’t think I need a new valve, just the transducer/solenoid. I think I know where the parts are on my vehicle but it looks like it might be difficult to access without either some special tools or some kind of lift to get under the car. Are you familiar enough with the Concorde to know whether this is a repair that an owner should try or should it be left to a professional? Also, I’m having trouble locating the EGR transducer – Autozone only has the valve and gasket. Do you know of a good used or new parts store in the League City or Southeast Houston area? I don’t want to spend much money on this car if I can help it. Thanks, Scotty.”

It’s Sunday today so I can’t call any of my suppliers, BUT from my experience, that’s a dealer only new part OR it’s time to take a trip to the local junk yard for a used one. Getting the EGR valve off is just a pain in the butt because of it’s poor design. There aren’t any special tools you need, just a lot of patience and the willingness to take everything off that’s in the way to access the bolts that hold it on. AND, you might just trace the wiring that goes to the transducer for shorts or rubbed off areas BEFORE replacing the part. Many chryslers will get a wiring short because of cheaper short lengthed wires that comes apart over time and turn the light on through the tiny electrical shorts that creates.