GM 76 Digital EGR Solenoid 2 Circuit Error
How to read it
Code 76 reads as 7 flashes, pause, 6 flashes on the check-engine light. Jump terminals A and B on the ALDL connector with the key off, then turn the key on with the engine off and count the check-engine flashes.
New to flash codes? The How to Read GM OBD-I Codes with a Paperclip walks through the test and what the numbers mean. The general OBD-I guide covers the rest.
What does GM code 76 mean?
Digital EGR Solenoid 2 Circuit Error
Common causes of 76
- Failed EGR solenoid winding
- Carbon fouled EGR pintle
- Damaged EGR harness
- Poor ground at the valve
How to fix 76
- Read codes with a paperclip jumper
- Inspect the EGR harness for heat damage
- Test solenoid 2 resistance against spec
- Check power and ground at the valve connector
- Clean carbon from the valve and passages
- Replace the valve if the winding is open or shorted
Source
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Sources and review
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- GM OBD1 trouble codes, model and year page
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https://www.troublecodes.net/GM/91-92_199_tbi/
Last updated 2026-09-19.
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