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EGR Temperature Sensor > < EGR Control Valve <--> [EGR Control Solenoid]|Locations|Page 1417
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EGR Control Valve: Testing and Inspection

Testing The EGR Control Solenoid Valve

1.

Disconnect the vacuum hose(s) from the solenoid valve.

2.

Disconnect the electrical harness connector.

3.

Connect a hand vacuum pump to the nipple which the green striped hose was connected to.

4.

Connect jumper leads to the solenoid terminals.

EGR Control Solenoid Valve Voltage Test

5.

While applying vacuum to the solenoid, apply battery voltage directly to the solenoid terminals.
Vacuum should HOLD.

6.

Discontinue voltage. Vacuum should LEAK.

EGR Control Solenoid Valve Resistance Check

7.

Measure the resistance between the terminals of the solenoid valve. 
Refer to SPECIFICATIONS/ELECTRICAL.

EGR Temperature Sensor > < EGR Control Valve <--> [EGR Control Solenoid]|Locations|Page 1417