Exhaust Gas Recirculation: Description and Operation

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System

Refer to the System Diagram to see the functional layout of the system.

EGR Valve
The EGR valve is designed to lower peak combustion temperatures and reduce oxides of nitrogen emissions (NOx) by recirculating exhaust gas through the intake manifold and into the combustion chambers.




Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Diagram
The EGR system reduces oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions by recirculating exhaust gas through the EGR valve and the intake manifold into the combustion chambers. The ECM memory includes the ideal EGR valve lift for varying operating conditions.

The EGR valve position sensor detects the amount of EGR valve lift and sends it to the ECM. The ECM then compares it with the ideal lift in its memory (based on signals sent from other sensors). If there is any difference between the two, the ECM cuts current to the EGR valve.