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EGR Valve Replacement Safety Tip: Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes. 1 Locate the OBD-I or OBD-II data link connector (DLC). Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for the specific location. 2 Turn your key to the ON position. Do not start the engine. 3 Plug your scan tool into the DLC and follow the manufacturer's steps to read the diagnostic trouble code. Codes between P0400-P0408 are generic trouble codes for the EGR system. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 4 To test the EGR valve: Remove the vacuum line to the valve and install a manual vacuum pump. Start the engine and apply vacuum to the valve. If the engine idle speed drops, the EGR valve is working. If the engine idle speed does not change, the EGR system is not working. Most engines will stall if you fully open the EGR valve while idling. Photo may not be ...

Performing a Valve Job Safety Tip: Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes. 1 Open the hood and make sure it is properly secured 2 Locate the vehicle's battery and disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery post. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 3 Remove the lower radiator hose. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 4 Drain the cooling system. 5 Remove the air filter and air intake system. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 6 Disconnect all rubber vacuum hoses. 7 Disconnect all linkages or cables that may be routed on top of the engine. This will allow easier component access and free up space. 8 Locate the vehicle intake manifold. 9 After locating the intake manifold, remove any hoses, pipes or linkages that will be attached the intake manifold. 10 After removing ...

Egr Valve Working Of EGR Valve  Helpful Information An EGR valve also helps cool combustion temperatures to stem engine detonation or pinging while the engine is under load. The operation of the valve begins while engine vacuum is lowered due to throttle position and declines as maximum vacuum returns (idle.) Carbon can build up along the valve passages so occasional maintenance is recommended. Step by step instructions on how an automotive EGR valve works. This article pertains to all exhaust gas recirculation equipped engines. Step 1  - An EGR ( exhaust gas re-circulation ) valve is designed to lower NOX (NO2) gases that occur in the combustion chamber when temperatures reach over 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit. NOX gases have been proven to cause brain damage in humans, therefore EGR valves have been mandatory on most vehicles since 1976. An EGR valve controls exhaust gases and allows them to enter the intake manifold and flow into the combustion chamber at certai...