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EGR Control Solenoid: Testing and Inspection

EGR Solenoid Valve (Vacuum)
1. Remove the EGR solenoid valve (vacuum).




2. Apply battery positive voltage to terminal A and ground terminal B of the EGR solenoid valve (vacuum). Verify that air flows as shown below.




3. If not as specified, replace the EGR solenoid valve (vacuum).

EGR Solenoid Valve (Vent)
1. Remove the EGR solenoid valve (vent).




2. Verify that air flows as shown below.




3. If not as specified, replace the EGR solenoid valve (vent).




4. Apply battery positive voltage to terminal A and ground terminal B of the EGR solenoid valve (vent). Verify that air flows as shown below.




5. If not as specified, replace the EGR solenoid valve (vent).