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1996 Toyota Corolla Repair Question


Topics covered: Test light, 12 volt, Click.
Mileage: 164,000 miles.

Asked on March 31, 2012

How do I check my vacurm switching solenoid (for my egr valve) to see if it is working properly. Thanks

Have checked egr valve,and have no vacurm leaks also.
Avatar Asked by George RRRR

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Replied on March 31, 2012

take a test light and verify 12 volts to the hot side. probe the ground side with the test light and the solenoid should click and pas vacuum. if it does not, the solenoid is bad. if it does, then you have a control problem from the pcm.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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