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EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) CONTROL SYSTEM

F2-126prose procedure

System Inspection

  1. 1
    Connect the SSTs (Engine Signal Monitor and Adaptor Harness) to the ECM as shown (Refer to page F2-141.)
    Hookup illustration for the system inspection. The ECM is connected via an Engine Signal Monitor and Adaptor Harness to the battery, with the special service tools labelled: 49 T018 902, 49 9200 162A, 49 G018 906, and 49 D088 008.
  2. 2
    Start the engine.
  3. 3
    Accelerate the engine and verify that ECM terminal 3O and 3P voltages are battery positive voltage while the engine is still cold.
  4. 4
    Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
  5. 5
    Drive the vehicle and verify that Engine Signal Monitor green and red lights flash at ECM terminals 3O and 3P.
  6. 6
    Disconnect the EGR solenoid valve (Vacuum) connector.
  7. 7
    Apply battery positive voltage and a ground to the solenoid valve as shown.
    EGR solenoid valve (Vacuum) shown disconnected with battery positive voltage and ground applied as the inspection requires. Labelled EGR SOLENOID VALVE (VACUUM); a battery is drawn below with + and − terminals.
  8. 8
    Verify that the engine runs roughly or stalls at idle.

EGR SOLENOID VALVE (VACUUM)

Inspection

  1. 1
    Disconnect the vacuum hoses.
  2. 2
    Blow through the vacuum hose and verify that air does not flow.
  3. 3
    Disconnect the solenoid valve connector.
  4. 4
    Apply battery positive voltage and a ground to the solenoid valve as shown.
  5. 5
    Below through the vacuum hose and verify that air flows.
  6. 6
    If not as specified, replace the solenoid valves.

EGR SOLENOID VALVE (VENT)

Inspection

  1. 1
    Disconnect the vacuum hoses.
  2. 2
    Blow through the vacuum hose and verify that air flows.
  3. 3
    Disconnect the solenoid valve connector.
  4. 4
    Apply battery positive voltage and a ground to the solenoid valve as shown.
    EGR solenoid valve (Vent) shown with battery positive voltage and ground applied. Labelled EGR SOLENOID VALVE (VENT); a battery is drawn at lower left with + and − terminals.
  5. 5
    Blow through the vacuum hose and verify that air does not flow.
  6. 6
    If not as specified, replace the solenoid valves.

EGR VALVE

Inspection

  1. 1
    Start the engine and run it at idle.
    Engine-bay view of the EGR valve with a vacuum pump connected, illustrating the EGR valve inspection where vacuum is applied.
  2. 2
    Connect a vacuum pump as shown and apply vacuum.
  3. 3
    Verify that the engine runs roughly or stalls at more than the specified vacuum.
    Specification: 40-60 mmHg {1.6-2.4 inHg}
  4. 4
    If not as specified, replace the EGR valve.
EGR valve vacuumengine runs roughly or stalls
40-60mmHg {1.6-2.4 inHg}

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