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Hot Engine

  1. Disconnect vacuum hose from EGR valve and connect vacuum gauge to hose. Push a voltmeter positive probe into the terminal at the control box connector (Yellow/White wire). Connect the negative probe to ground.
  2. Start and warm-up engine to normal operating temperature (cooling fan must come on). Test EGR system under the following engine operating conditions. Check vacuum and voltage specifications.
    EGR SYSTEM TEST

    Engine Condition EGR Valve Vacuum Yellow/White Wire Voltage
    1 Idle None Yes
    2 Hard Accel. 2-6 in. Hg None
    3 4500 RPM 2-6 in. Hg None
    4 Deceleration None Yes
  3. If there is vacuum available in condition 1 or no vacuum available for condition 2 and 3, check vacuum hose routing. If there are no defects, replace the EGR control valves A and B.
  4. If there is no voltage for condition 1 or 4, or there is voltage for condition 2 or 3, check thermosensor and vacuum switch C. Check for voltage at control unit connector (Black/Yellow wire) with ignition on. There should be voltage. If no voltage, check wiring.
  5. Check Brown/Black wire for continuity between control unit and ground. Should have continuity. If vacuum is available for condition 4, replace EGR solenoid valve A. Retest system.