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During this diagnosis of an EGR trouble code on this Impala, I have the opportunity to go into detail about computer controlled solenoids, duty cycle, and how they relate to valve position. I also get to showcase the power of the Verus, with side-by-side scope and scan tool testing. Despite the inadvertent fix, this video makes for great study material, especially relating to sections 3, 7 and 20 in my book.

Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 3

symptoms 50

  • check engine light (P1404)

fix 50

  • resetting the EGR valve closed position voltage (by disconnecting the battery)

test shown enh 50

  • using a bi-directional test to command an EGR valve to open/close
  • how to use scan data to evaluate an EGR valve position error
  • using a wiring diagram to understand circuit design
  • how to view the scope and scan tool simultaneously on the Snap-On Verus
  • understanding duty cycle control and frequency, relating to power/ground switching
  • how to distinguish between a duty cycle command and valve position
  • how to clean the valve seat on a GM linear EGR valve
  • checking an EGR valve position sensor and wiring with a scope
  • how to reset the EGR closed position voltage in the PCM
  • how to identify an incorrectly installed (reversed) EGR valve with scan data

Tools used

  • scan tool
  • lab scope

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Playlist

(Chapter 3) Transistors, Solenoids, Computer Controlled Output Testing

Related videos:

How to test for EGR flow problems (GM electronic EGR test) - P0401:

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How to test an electronic EGR valve (GM P1406 case study):

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2000 Ford Focus EGR System Tests (EGR, DPFE, EVR) - P1409:

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Ford EGR Flow Testing (P0401, P0402, P0405):

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