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EGR Control Solenoid: Testing and Inspection

1. Disconnect the vacuum hoses.

EGR Control Solenoid Assembly:






2. Blow into the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) control solenoid and verify that air does not flow.

3. Disconnect the EGR control solenoid electrical connector.

EGR Control Solenoid:






4. Apply battery voltage and a ground to the EGR control solenoid as shown.

EGR Control Solenoid:






5. Blow through the EGR control solenoid and verify that air flows.

6. If not as specified, replace the EGR solenoid valve assembly.
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