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Thermal Vacuum Valve, EGR|Testing and Inspection > < EGR Canister Purge Thermal Vacuum Switch (EGR-CP-DTVS)|Page 2635
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Thermal Vacuum Valve: Description and Operation
EGR Thermal Vacuum Switch (EGR-TVS)

PURPOSE

Controls activation of the EGR valve depending on temperature.

OPERATION

When engine coolant temperature is below the calibration point of the thermal vacuum switch, the TVS blocks ported vacuum from reaching the 
EGR valve. 

When engine coolant temperature is at or above the calibration point, ported vacuum is directed from the TVS to the valve--for effective EGR
operation.

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