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EGR Port Vacuum Check

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  1. Disconnect the vacuum hose (green stripe) from the throttle body EGR vacuum nipple and connect a hand vacuum pump to the nipple.
    Fig 1: Checking EGR Port Vacuum (2.4L Engine)
    G04538801Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    Fig 2: Checking EGR Port Vacuum (3.0L Engine)
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  2. Start the engine.
  3. Measure engine vacuum at idle.

    Standard value: 51 kPa (15 in Hg) or more 

  4. Reset the vacuum pump to "0" (Release vacuum).
  5. Using a stop watch, measure how long it takes for the vacuum gauge to reach 51 kPa (15 in. Hg).

    Standard value: 1.0 second or less 

  6. If it takes more than 1.0 second for the gauge to reach 51 kPa (15 in. Hg), the EGR may be restricted and should be cleaned.
    Fig 3: Engine Vacuum Graph
    G04538803Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
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