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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1993CAVALIER VL, 4D WAGONREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - V6EMISSION SYSTEMS & SUB-SYSTEMSEXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (C-7)DIGITAL EGR VALVE (3.1L, 3.4L & 3.8L)
1993 Chevrolet Cavalier VL, 4D Wagon
Digital EGR Valve (3.1L, 3.4L & 3.8L)
1993 Chevrolet Cavalier VL, 4D WagonSECTION Digital EGR Valve (3.1L, 3.4L & 3.8L)
- If an EGR-related code is set, go to appropriate TESTS W/CODES article in this section for diagnosis. Start and allow engine to idle. With engine at normal operating temperature, disconnect digital EGR valve solenoid harness connector.
- Using a 12-volt power source and a fused jumper wire, very quickly energize EGR solenoid No. 1 Blue wire terminal on EGR valve. See Fig 1. RPM should drop slightly. Next, energize EGR solenoid No. 2 Brown wire terminal on EGR valve. RPM should drop slightly more than step 1). Energize EGR solenoid No. 3 Red wire terminal on EGR valve.
- RPM should drop more than step 1) or 2). If RPM drops as indicated, EGR is okay. If RPM drop is not as indicated, check for plugged EGR passages or defective digital EGR valve. Check EGR solenoid resistance. See DIGITAL EGR SOLENOID RESISTANCE table.
NOTE:
For additional testing procedures, see appropriate TESTS W/CODES
article in this section.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.