Dodge Journey: Solenoid, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), 2.0L Diesel
Description

Fig. 71: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Solenoid - 2.0L Diesel
- - EGR solenoid electrical connector
- - EGR vacuum harness
The EGR solenoid (4) is mounted to a bracket attached to the battery tray in the engine compartment. The EGR solenoid serves two different functions. One is to control vacuum bleed-off of the EGR valve. The other is to control the "on time" of the EGR valve.
Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

Fig. 72: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Solenoid - 2.0L Diesel
- - EGR solenoid electrical connector
- - EGR vacuum harness
2. Disconnect the EGR solenoid electrical connector (1).
3. Disconnect the EGR vacuum harness (2) from the EGR solenoid (4) valve block.
4. Release EGR solenoid retainer clip (3) and push down to remove the EGR solenoid valve (4) from the bracket.
Installation

Fig. 73: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Solenoid - 2.0L Diesel
- - EGR solenoid valve electrical connector
- - EGR vacuum harness
1. Position and install EGR solenoid valve (4) onto bracket.
2. Connect EGR vacuum harness (2) to the EGR solenoid valve (4).
3. Connect EGR solenoid valve electrical connector (1).
4. Connect negative battery cable.
Description, Operation
DESCRIPTION
The EGR system reduces oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in the engine exhaust. This
is accomplished by allowing a
predetermined amount of hot exhaust gas to recirculate and dilute the incoming ...
Valve, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), 2.0L Diesel
Description
The EGR valve is mounted to the intake manifold.
Operation
The engines use Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems. The EGR system
reduces oxides of nitrogen (NOx)
in engine exhaust ...
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Removal, Installation
REMOVAL
WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering
wheel, steering
column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect
and isolate the negati ...
Description, Operation
DESCRIPTION
A Macpherson type design strut assembly is used in place of the traditional
front suspension upper control arm
and upper ball joint. The bottom of the strut mounts directly to the stee ...
Non-monitored circuits
The PCM does not monitor all circuits, systems and conditions that could have
malfunctions causing
driveability problems. However, problems with these systems may cause the PCM to
store diagnosti ...
