EGR Solenoid

1983 Chevrolet Blazer Full Size V8-350 5.7LSECTION EGR Solenoid

The SCAN tool monitors only the ECM drive command to the EGR solenoid. When the engine is cold, the ECM energizes the solenoid and vacuum signals to the EGR valve are blocked. When the engine is warm, the ECM switches the solenoid off and vacuum is allowed to reach the EGR valve.


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