LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2000 >> Contour SE, 2.0 3, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 5 (EGR Function Testing - Ford - Cars) >> EGR Function Testing - Ford - Cars >> Test 4 >> Electronic EGR Valve

Electronic EGR Valve

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. Connect vacuum gauge to valve. Start engine. Apply 6-10 in. Hg to EGR valve and hold. Engine speed should drop at least 100 RPM or stall. Vacuum should not drop greater than 1 in. Hg in 30 seconds.
  2. Check vacuum lines for correct routing. Disconnect vacuum hose at EGR valve and connect vacuum gauge to hose. On 1.9L EFI, disconnect idle air by-pass valve. On all models, accelerate engine to 2000-2500 RPM and release throttle. Repeat 8-10 times and check for consistent response.
    NOTE: EGR Vent Solenoid (EGR-VSOL) allows a small amount of vacuum signal (less than 2.5 in. Hg) at idle.
  3. If vacuum reading is greater than zero with cold engine, EGR solenoid is leaking and should be replaced. With engine at normal operating temperature, vacuum should be greater than 15 in. Hg and return to zero when throttle is released. If EGR system operates as indicated, system is functioning correctly.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals