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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers in the diagnostic procedures.

  1. 4

    When using the scan tool to increment the EGR valve, increment the valve to 10 percent then to 0 percent. Repeat this process in order to see if the test lamp turns ON then OFF. If the test lamp stays ON after the valve is commanded to 0 percent the EGR solenoid high control circuit is shorted to voltage.
  2. 5

    This step tests for an open in the ground circuit to the solenoid.
  3. 6

    This step tests if voltage is constantly being applied to the solenoid.