OK. Well, I know all passages are clean since I just performed the Intake Overhaul including the TB less than 1k miles ago.

I don't have a vacuum pump - so by doing the test indicated above, the hose should go on the EGR valve itself - where the green vacuum line is normally located right?

What is done to the actual line when unplugged? Does that need to be plugged up?

Does a failing DPFE sensor cause any abnormalities in teh way the car runs, other than just tripping the CEL?

Thanks for the help.


Hugo ------ 98 SVT - 53k mi - SOLD 04 Mazda3 S 5-Dr