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Throttle Body: Testing and Inspection

To determine if the internal passages of the throttle body are clear and functioning properly, perform the checks listed below.
These checks are to be performed with the engine coolant temperature at 176 - 205°F (80 - 95°C).

EGR VALVE, CONTROL VACUUM CHECK:

EGR Vacuum Port Location

1. 

Disconnect the vacuum hose from the throttle body EGR vacuum fitting and connect a hand vacuum pump to the fitting.

EGR Port Vacuum Curve

2. 

Start the engine and check to see that, after increasing the engine speed, vacuum raises proportionate to engine speed.

PURGE CONTROL PORT VACUUM CHECK:

Purge Vacuum Port Inspection

1. 

Disconnect the vacuum hose from the throttle body purge hose fitting and connect a hand vacuum pump to the fitting.

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