EGR Check Engine Light - 1997 Accord

[ChainDriven]

I drive a 1997 Honda Accord Ex Vtec Automatic, stock.

I keep having the check engine light come on and the code reads out the EGR valve isn't pulling. I've tried cleaning the valve by removing it and extensively cleaning with brake parts cleaner until shiney and "newer" looking. The seal was still rugged looking, so thinking maybe it could be that? But anyways, i cleaned the valve and reset the check engine code. It came on at exactly 15 miles, reset 30 miles, reset 15 miles, reset 30 miles.

Im not a super mechanic, so would it be easier to just replace the EGR valve, or could it be a sensor, etc?

I need all the help I can get, and i'm strapped on cash and don't care to visit a mechanic who will only over charge me for work I can do myself more or less.

Thanks,
Rob