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11. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Test

11. EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM TEST

Purpose:
The purpose of this test is to check the EGR valve travel positions.

EGR Position


EGR Valve Position Sensor Approximate Values:






- Key ON, engine OFF.
- Use the scan tool to command the EGRVPA PID.
- Monitor the EGRVP PID to calculate travel.

Correct concern causing out of specification values before continuing.

Recommended Procedure:
- Connect the scan tool.
- Key ON, engine OFF.
- Access the EGRVP PID and record the closed EGR valve position voltage.
- Access EGRVPA PID and command the EGR valve from 0% to 100%.
- Record the EGR valve open position voltage.
- Subtract the closed EGR valve position voltage from the open EGR valve position voltage.
- If the valve travel and travel voltage are below specification, install a new EGR valve. Reset the keep alive memory (KAM), refer to Diagnostic Methods, Resetting The Keep Alive Memory (KAM). Clear the DTCs. Repeat the self-test. Resetting The Keep Alive Memory (KAM)

Possible Causes:
- EGR control circuit
- EGR valve

Purpose:
The purpose of this test is to check the operation of the intake throttle actuator.

Intake Throttle Position


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Part 2:






- Key ON, engine running.
- Use the scan tool to command the EGRTP PID.
- Monitor the MAP PID while commanding the EGRTP PID.

Recommended Procedure:
- Connect the scan tool.
- Key ON, engine running.
- Access the EGRTP PID and command the intake throttle from open (5%) to close (95%).
- The engine should run normal when the intake throttle is open (MAP PID approximately 14.35 psi), engine may run rough when 85% closed (MAP PID approximately 9.2 psi) and the engine should stall or almost stall when the intake throttle is closed.
- If the MAP PID value does not change more than 3 psi, GO to Pinpoint Test AX. Tests AX: Intake Throttle

Possible Causes:
- Intake throttle actuator circuitry
- Intake throttle actuator

Tools Required:
Scan tool