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EPR Solenoid Electrical Circuit Check









Circuit Description:
The EPR solenoid controls vacuum to the EPR valve. The EPR solenoid, when energized, allows vacuum pump vacuum to close the EPR valve and increase exhaust back pressure for proper EGR operation. The solenoid is supplied 12 volts by the key switch and the ECM completes the ground to energize the solenoid and turn EPR "ON" when needed (EGR operation commanded).

Test Description:
Numbers below refer to circled numbers on diagnostic chart.
1. Checks for short to ground or a faulty ECM signal to EPR solenoid. Test light should normally be "OFF."
2. Checks for signal to energize EPR solenoid with engine at idle. If the test light is "ON," electrical circuits to the solenoid are OK.
3. Checks for voltage or an open circuit from terminal "B" to the ECM, terminal "C12."