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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1996EIGHTY-EIGHT LSS FWD V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSEGR VALVE POSITION SENSORDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LSS FWD V6-3.8L VIN K
EGR Valve Position Sensor: Description and Operation
1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LSS FWD V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Description and Operation
Internal View:
The PCM monitors the EGR valve pintle position input to ensure that the valve responds properly to commands from the PCM and to detect a fault if the pintle position sensor and control circuits are open or shorted.
The PCM uses information from the following sensors to control the pintle position:
^ Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor.
^ Throttle Position (TP) sensor.
^ Mass Air Flow (MAF).
LEGEND
(1) Cap-Sensor
(2) Sensor-EGR Pintle Position
(3) Pole Piece-Primary
(4) Bobbin and Coil Assembly
(5) Sleeve-Armature
(6) Valve-Pintle
(7) Armature and Base Assembly
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.