LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Honda >> 1984 >> Prelude Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> System >> EGR System >> System Testing >> Cold Engine
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Cold Engine

NOTE: Engine coolant temperature must be below thermosensor set temperature; thermosensor must have continuity.
  1. Disconnect vacuum hose from EGR valve and connect vacuum gauge to hose. Start engine and raise engine speed to 4500-5000 RPM. Vacuum should not be available.
  2. If vacuum is not available, proceed with Hot Engine test. Check for voltage at EGR control solenoid valve A (Yellow/White wire at emission control box connector.
  3. If there is voltage, replace EGR control solenoid valve A and retest. If there is no voltage, check thermosensor operation, wiring, fuses and retest. See COMPONENT TESTING  .