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    I have a 2000 grand prix gt 3.8L (not supercharged). While accelerating the motor stumbles around 2000 rpm and while holding the gas steady it fluctuates from about 1800rpm to 2300rpm. I do not have any check engine lights and when I let off or accelerate it will stop. I have unplugged the EGR valve as suggested by the Haynes manual but the problem continues.... any ideas? Thank-You!
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    Where did you plug the valve? There's really no reason to plug a valve on a stock car.

    Has any work been done to the car in the last few months?

    Off the cuff: The issue sounds a bit like a vacuum leak. If work has been done (lower intake gaskets for example) I would suspect a crack in the EGR tube below the TB. The only way to confirm is to remove the tube and inpect closely.
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    By "unplugged" i mean the electrical wire that plugs in the top of the valve. A mechanic told me to try that and see how it runs with the electrical disconnected. The problem did not change but I will try what you have suggested thank-you for the advice because I am lost! No work has been done recently this problem just started a week or so ago with no obvious cause.
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    Ok, Let's plug that back in and scan the car for codes. Expect to see at least one EGR code. Hopefully the car wants to help us figure it out.
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