Chart C-3 EGR Solenoid Check: VIN N (5.7L) VIN T (4.3L)

Fig. 030 - WIRING DIAGRAM for Chart C-3 EGR Solenoid Check. VIN N, VIN T:

CHART C-3

EGR SOLENOID CHECK

(FROM CODE 53 EGR CONTROL ERROR)

4.3L VIN "T"
5.7L VIN "N"

The EGR solenoid controls vacuum to the EGR valve. The signal from the ECM is Pulse Width Modulated (PWM), which changes the cycle ("ON" time) from 0% to 100%. As the EGR solenoid cycles, control vacuum to the EGR valve is metered. The solenoid operates on 12V, supplied by the ignition to the solenoid. The ground is completed by the ECM to turn the solenoid "ON", allowing vacuum to the EGR valve. A vacuum error will set Code 53 and could be the result of a faulty EGR solenoid. When a vacuum error is sensed by the ECM, EGR is turned "OFF". It takes approximately 10 seconds for the ECM to sense a vacuum error, and the CEL will not go "OFF" until the key is turned "OFF".

Fig. 029 - Chart C-3 EGR Solenoid Check.:

1. Checks for ignition voltage to Terminal "G" of ECM. Normal reading will be battery voltage. (10 volts or over)
2. Checks for ignition voltage to EGR solenoid. Should normally be battery voltage.
3. This checks for EGR control by the ECM. With the engine at idle, the voltage will drop below battery voltage as the PWM solenoid cycles. If voltage falls for 10 seconds, then goes back to battery voltage, the ECM has recognized a vacuum error and has shut the EGR "OFF". Constant battery voltage indicates no ECM control. Normal voltage is battery voltage with key "ON", and below battery voltage and varying, with the engine at idle.
4. Checks for a grounded wire between ECM and EGR solenoid. Test light should normally be "OFF".
5.-5A Checks for proper resistance of EGR and EPR solenoids. Normal for a good Solenoid is between 20-40 ohms. If less than 20 ohms, ECM damage will result, and ECM must be replaced along with the solenoid. If resistance is 20 ohms or above, no ECM damage will occur.