EGR Solenoid

1991 Mazda 323 Base, StandardSECTION EGR Solenoid
  1. Disconnect vacuum hoses and blow through vent hose. See Fig 1 . Ensure air flows. Disconnect solenoid connector.
  2. Apply 12 volts to White/Blue wire ("B" terminal) of solenoid and ground both Red/Black wires ("A" and "C" terminals) of solenoid. Blow through vent hose and ensure air does not flow. Replace solenoid if not okay.
  3. Blow through vacuum hose and ensure air does not flow. Apply 12 volts to Blue/White wire connector of solenoid and ground both Red/Black wire connectors of solenoid. Blow through vacuum hose and ensure air does flow. Replace solenoid if not okay.
Fig 1: EGR Vent & Vacuum Solenoids
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