Dealership pulled up a stored C1202 code during a pre purchase inspection

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  1. cnc97

    cnc97 Senior Member

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    honestly, if the only problem with these cars can be cured by an egr clean that you do once every 100k miles...I'm kind of ok with that ;)
     
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    Yes, also add an OCC while you're at it with the EGR system. Will also help prevent EGR clogging and HG failures.(y)
     
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    I wonder if just doing seafoam treatments once or twice a year wouldn’t solve this issue?

    Injection of seafoam into the intake while the car idles

    Will keep the intake clean

    Probably even help keep the egr clean
     
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