EGR Position Sensor

1996 Kia Sephia RS, 1.6 3SECTION EGR Position Sensor
  1. Disconnect EGR hose and EGR position sensor connector. Check resistance between sensor terminals No. 1 and 2. If resistance is 2700 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is not 2700 ohms, replace sensor.
  2. Connect EGR position sensor. Turn ignition on. Check voltage at PCM connector C254 terminal No. 13 while applying vacuum to EGR valve. See EGR VALVE POSITION SENSORΒ  . If voltage is not as specified, repair wiring or replace sensor.
EGR VALVE POSITION SENSOR

Vacuum Applied (1) (2) Volts At PCM
0 (0) 0.8
5.0 (17) 4.9
(1) In Hg (kPa).
(2) Connector C254, terminal No. 13.
RENDER: 1.0x

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