A properly functioning EGR valve helps reduce emissions by recirculating a portion of the exhaust gas back into the engine's intake. When the EGR valve fails or becomes stuck open, it can cause a lean fuel mixture, which can lead to high RPM at idle. Once closed a normal idle will resume.
Here are some symptoms of a faulty EGR valve:
1. High RPM at idle
2. Engine knocking or pinging
3. Reduced fuel efficiency
4. Emissions failure and check engine light