Amigo, I-Mark, Pickup, Rodeo & Trooper
- Check vacuum lines for correct routing. Disconnect vacuum hose at EGR valve, and plug hose end. Connect vacuum pump to EGR valve. Start engine. Apply 4.7 in. Hg to EGR valve and hold.
- Engine speed should drop at least 100 RPM or engine should stall. Vacuum should not drop greater than one in. Hg in 30 seconds. Reconnect EGR vacuum hose. With engine warm, increase engine speed. Ensure EGR valve stem moves up.
Backpressure Transducer
Remove hose from exhaust fitting at backpressure transducer. Blow into fitting and ensure transducer holds pressure.
Impulse, Stylus & Trooper II With Gasoline Engine
- Check vacuum lines for correct routing. Disconnect vacuum hose at EGR valve, and plug hose end. Connect vacuum pump to EGR valve. Start engine. Apply 6-10 in. Hg to valve and hold.
- Engine speed should drop at least 100 RPM or engine should stall. Vacuum should not drop greater than one in. Hg in 30 seconds. Reconnect EGR vacuum hose. With engine warm, increase engine speed. Ensure EGR valve stem moves up.
Disconnect all vacuum and exhaust pipe hoses. Blow into Black hose. Apply vacuum to fitting from ported vacuum source. Vacuum should pass to other side until pressure at bottom fitting is released.
TEST 3
For EGR function testing, see the following publication: IMPORTED CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS & VANS ENGINE PERFORMANCE SERVICE & REPAIR manual or ENGINE PERFORMANCE IMPORTED CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS & VANS supplement.
ECM operates a Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) to control vacuum to EGR valve. This solenoid is normally closed. ECM provides a ground to solenoid and VSV opens, allowing vacuum to EGR valve.
Engine control system operates within 2 block learn cells, a closed throttle cell and an open throttle cell. Open throttle cell is affected by EGR operation. When EGR system is operating correctly, block learn in both cells should be approximately the same. If EGR system is inoperative, block learn value at open throttle would increase, but block learn value at closed throttle would not change. This change or difference in block learn values is used to monitor EGR operation.
If EGR system works properly, check for restricted EGR passages or defective MAP sensor. These items could cause high block learn values in open throttle, but not in closed throttle.
Scheme 3
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TEST 4
For EGR function testing, see appropriate ENGINE PERFORMANCE section of electronic information product.