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EGR Valve: Description and Operation

ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENTS

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve
The EGR valve is a variable position valve that controls the amount of exhaust that enters the intake manifold. The powertrain control valve (PCM) controls the EGR valve which operates between 0 and 1OO% duty cycles.

The EGR valve operation can be monitored by viewing the EGRVP PID which displays the EGR valve position. The EGR valve position sensor is integral the EGR valve.