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Checking engine temperature sender > < Checking exhaust gas recirculation valve
4-Cyl. diesel engine, Mech.
Exhaust gas recirculation system, engine code AAZ
Checking two-way valve

Test conditions

  • ● Engine oil temperature at least 50 °C

Test sequence

  • ‒ Switch on ignition.
 
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  • ‒ → Pull vacuum hose -5- off two-way valve (N161) -1- (to vacuum pump).
  • ‒ Pull vacuum hose -3- off exhaust gas recirculation valve and blow into hose.
         The two-way valve must allow air to pass to vacuum pump
         connection (not blocked).
  • ‒ Pull 2 pin connector -2- off exhaust gas recirculation two-way valve -1-.
  • ‒ Blow again into vacuum hose -3-.
         The vacuum connection to vacuum pump must be closed
         and outlet to outside -arrow- open.

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