1989 Jeep WagoneerFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

EGR Valve System Test

  1. Start engine and verify that vacuum is present at vacuum fitting "C" (vacuum source) of EGR valve solenoid. See Fig 1 . Remove vacuum connector from fittings "A" and "B". Connect a vacuum gauge to vacuum fitting "B".
  2. Start and idle engine. There should be no vacuum at fitting "B". Disconnect electrical connector "D" from solenoid. There should now be vacuum at "B".
Fig 1: EGR Valve Solenoid Test Points
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