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EGR Valve, Checking

EGR valve, checking

Work sequence






Note: EGR valve (arrow) is operated mechanically by throttle valve lever

Checking in Idle speed position

- run engine at idle
- check pipe to EGR valve
pipe should not warm up

Checking In full throttle position

- disconnect rod for EGR valve
- run engine at idle
- push lever on EGR valve to full throttle position
- check pipe to EGR valve
pipe should not warm up