EGR Valve Position Sensor: Description and Operation

1997 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)SECTION Description and Operation





The EGR valve position sensor is mounted on the EGR valve and detects the lift amount of EGR valve. The lift amount of EGR valve which is detected by the EGR valve position sensor provides feedback to the ECM to control the lift amount of EGR valve in response to engine operating conditions.

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