1986 Chevy Cavalier egr code

1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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CAM39
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I have an 86z24 cavalier with the 2.8 and 4sp, lately im getting a code32 - egr system failure ... ive replaced the egr and now am still getting the code, not at turn key but sometimes after 15 - 20 miles of driving. This egr is the vacuum type with no electrical connectors, my question is .... what sensors or connectors are sending my cars computer the egr code as failed ?? could the O2 sensor be setting the code 32 even tho i have no code for an O2 sensor?? im lost as to why this code is showing
Jan 4, 2008 at 3:15 PM
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Could be a vacuum solenoid or clogged intake passages. An open EGR creates a hugh vacuum leak that leans out the A/F mixture. A closed EGR produces pinging/detonation.
Jan 4, 2008 at 3:25 PM
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[quote:bab6e1eab4="rasmataz"]Could be a vacuum solenoid or clogged intake passages. An open EGR creates a hugh vacuum leak that leans out the A/F mixture. A closed EGR produces pinging/detonation.[/quote:bab6e1eab4]

i was getting a mass air code and replaced the mass air sensor but still have the egr code.... how can/do i test a vauum solenoid ? any more ideas/suggestions???
Jan 4, 2008 at 3:38 PM
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Check whether the EGR is getting vacuum when you slightly push on the gas pedal.
Jan 4, 2008 at 5:08 PM
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[quote:7dd91bac2b="rasmataz"]Check whether the EGR is getting vacuum when you slightly push on the gas pedal.[/quote:7dd91bac2b]

unhook the vacuum line from the egr and check for suction when gas is applied??
Jan 4, 2008 at 5:11 PM
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If no suction/vacuum-look for a vacuum solenoid from the EGR going to the engine's intake.
Jan 5, 2008 at 12:15 PM