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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1991JETTA L4-1984CC 2.0L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSRECALLSRECALL - REVISED VEHICLE SYSTEM WORK PROCEDURESWORK PROCEDUREE. CHECK EGR VALVE FUNCTION
1991 Volkswagen Jetta L4-1984cc 2.0L DOHC
E. Check EGR Valve Function
1991 Volkswagen Jetta L4-1984cc 2.0L DOHCSECTION E. Check EGR Valve Function
E. Check EGR valve function
Caution!
Connecting vacuum test gauge incorrectly will result in permanent damage to vacuum gauge.
- Remove yellow line from EGR valve and connect T-piece with vacuum test gauges to EGR valve. Connect vacuum pump to open end of T-piece.
- Start engine, run until warm and let idle. Idle should be normal.
- Activate pump. EGR valve should begin to open at 110 mbar (3.2 in HG), (read right gauge), a slight idle fluctuation should be noticeable
- Disconnect vacuum test gauges and T-piece to avoid damaging gauges. Reconnect vacuum pump to EGR valve as shown.
- Increase vacuum to 300 mbar (8.8 in HG) - read gauge on pump
^ engine idle should be rough
If all specifications were obtained:
^ EGR valve is functioning properly
^ If NOT OK, replace EGR valve.
- After replacing EGR valve, recheck vacuum specifications.
Caution!
Connecting vacuum test gauge incorrectly will result in permanent damage to vacuum gauge.
- Remove yellow line from EGR valve and connect T-piece with vacuum test gauges to EGR valve. Connect vacuum pump to open end of T-piece.
- Start engine, run until warm and let idle. Idle should be normal.
- Activate pump. EGR valve should begin to open at 110 mbar (3.2 in HG), (read right gauge), a slight idle fluctuation should be noticeable
- Disconnect vacuum test gauges and T-piece to avoid damaging gauges. Reconnect vacuum pump to EGR valve as shown.
- Increase vacuum to 300 mbar (8.8 in HG) - read gauge on pump
^ engine idle should be rough
If all specifications were obtained:
^ EGR valve is functioning properly
^ If NOT OK, replace EGR valve.
- After replacing EGR valve, recheck vacuum specifications.
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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.