Diagnostic Aids

1987 Pontiac Fiero Base, Standard, MG3SECTION Diagnostic Aids

The EGR position voltage can be used to determine that the pintle is moving. When no EGR is commanded (0% duty cycle), the position sensor should read between .5-1.5 volts and increase with the commanded EGR duty cycle.

Fig 1: Flow Chart C7, EGR Valve Check (2.8L)
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