Egr Modulator Valve Check; Egr Control Valve Check - Mazda 626 MX-6 Workshop Manual

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EGR SYSTEM
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4. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector.
5. Connect 12V and a ground to the terminals of the
solenoid valve.
6. Blow through the solenoid valve from vacuum hose
A.
7. Check that air flows from the valve air filter.
EGR Modulator Valve
1. Remove the EGR modulator valve.
2. Plug the No. 1 port and connect a vacuum pump
to the No. 3 port.
3. Blow into the exhaust gas port. Operate the vacu­
um pump and verify that vacuum is held.
4. Release the exhaust gas port and confirm that
vacuum is released.
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EGR Control Valve
1. Manually actuate the valve by pushing on the di­
aphragm with finger.
2. Check that the spring resistance is present and the
diaphragm moves freely with no sticking or
binding.
Note
Before replacing the EGR control valve, check
the intake air and control systems.
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3. Warm up the engine and run it at idle.
4. Connect a vacuum pump to the valve and apply
vacuum.
5. Check that the engine runs roughly or stalls at more
than the specified vacuum.
Specification:
40—60 mmHg (1.6—2.4 inHg)
6. If not correct, replace the EGR control valve.
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