Circuit Description

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Diesel engines do not create enough engine vacuum on their own to allow the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) gases into the combustion process. When the engine control module (ECM) commands the EGR valve to open, the EGR throttle valve will be commanded closed. The EGR throttle valve creates a restriction of incoming fresh air to the engine in order to create engine vacuum. When the EGR throttle valve is closed, engine vacuum develops and allows exhaust gases to enter the engine from the EGR system. The EGR throttle valve vacuum control solenoid is supplied 12 volts by the ignition 1 voltage circuit. The EGR throttle valve vacuum control solenoid is controlled through the EGR throttle valve vacuum solenoid control circuit by the ECM. If the ECM detects a low voltage condition on the EGR throttle valve vacuum solenoid control circuit, DTC P2141 sets.