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EGR Vacuum Regulator (EVR) Solenoid

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The EVR solenoid is an electromagnetic device which is used to regulate the vacuum supply to the EGR valve. The solenoid contains a coil which magnetically controls the position of a disc to regulate the vacuum. As the duty cycle to the coil increases, the vacuum signal passed through the solenoid to the EGR valve also increases. Vacuum not directed to the EGR valve is vented through the solenoid vent to atmosphere. Note that at 0% duty cycle (no electrical signal applied), the EVR solenoid allows some vacuum to pass, but not enough to open the EGR valve.

Fig 1: Identifying EVR Solenoid
G04587051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Vacuum Output Graph
G03877931Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
EGR VACUUM REGULATOR (EVR) SOLENOID DATA

Duty Cycle (%) Vacuum Output
Minimum Nominal Maximum
In-Hg kPa In-Hg kPa In-Hg kPa
0 0 0 0.38 1.28 0.75 2.53
33 0.55 1.86 1.3 4.39 2.05 6.9
90 5.69 19.2 6.32 21.3 6.95 23.47
EVR resistance: 26-40 Ohms