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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN1992SL2 AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMEGR FUNCTION TESTINGEGR VALVEEGR CONTROL SOLENOID
1992 Saturn SL2 Automatic
EGR Control Solenoid
1992 Saturn SL2 AutomaticSECTION EGR Control Solenoid
- Disconnect EGR solenoid electrical harness connector and vacuum hoses. Connect a hand-held vacuum pump to solenoid vacuum source port. Connect vacuum gauge to solenoid EGR port. Pump up vacuum pump. Vacuum should not be present at port to EGR valve.
- Activate EGR solenoid with a 12-volt power supply. Vacuum should now be present or registered at vacuum gauge. If vacuum is not present, check EGR solenoid resistance. Solenoid should have at least 20 ohms of resistance.
NOTE:
For additional testing procedures, refer to appropriate article in G - TBI TESTS W/ CODES (for Throttle Body Injected models) and G - 4-CYL PFI TESTS W/ CODES (for Port Fuel Injected models) 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.