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EGR System Operation Check

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  1. Warm engine to operating temperature. Check condition of all EGR system tubes, hoses and electrical connections.
  2. Start engine. Snap throttle to 2000-2800 RPM and check for EGR valve stem movement. If EGR stem moves, proceed to EGR GAS FLOW TEST. If no stem movement occurs, see TESTS W/CODES - 5.9L GASOLINE article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section for further testing procedures.