Help with EGR on 08 Bluetek OM642

[mdelfunt]

Hey all,
I've recently had issues with my EGR and just want to get rid of it on my 2008 Bluetek, OM642. I put a 4.7k ohm resistor as I've read on the threads here but still getting some codes like 2355-001 (EGR air flow), 2690-006 (exhaust gas pressure hi B60), and 3006-001 (exhaust back pressure downstream of DPF) but she hasn't gone into limp mode yet.
My question -
1) Do I need to physically remove the EGR and put a blocking place on it?
2) Can I just leave it in disconnected?
3) Devise a way to make it stay open while leaving it installed?

Thanks guys!!!

 

[pcthrillrider2]

get some wynns extreme diesel cleaner sorted my egr out in 11 miles the light went off

 

[mdelfunt]

get some wynns extreme diesel cleaner sorted my egr out in 11 miles the light went off

The EGR positioner is bad and I don't want to spend another $200-400 on it. That's why I posted this note. I want to disable it and I'm looking for advice on the easiest way to do that. I have already installed the 4.7k ohm resister.