P0405-EGR POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW
For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.
Theory of Operation
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve is opened by a motor located inside the EGR Valve. The pulse width modulated motor is controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The EGR Valve also has an internal three wire 5-Volt EGR Position Sensor. This internal sensor reports the position of the valve back to the PCM over the EGR Position Sensor Signal circuit. The EGR system and Diesel Particulate Filter regeneration will be disabled when the fault is active.
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When Monitored:
With the ignition on.
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Set Condition:
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects that the EGR Signal circuit voltage is below 0.65 Volt for 0.5 second.
Possible Causes |
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| (K34) EGR POSITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE |
| (K34) EGR POSITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND |
| EGR VALVE |
| POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) |
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure).
| 1. | Ignition on, engine not running. |
| 2. | With the scan tool, select View DTCs. |
Is the status Active for this DTC?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT DTC diagnostic procedure. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure).
2. CHECK THE (K34) EGR POSITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
| 1. | Turn the ignition off. |
| 2. | Disconnect the EGR Valve Assembly harness connector. |
| 3. | Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector. |
| 4. | Measure the resistance between ground and the (K34) EGR Position Signal circuit at the EGR Valve Assembly. |
Is there any voltage present on either circuit?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Repair the (K34) EGR Position Signal circuit for a short to ground.
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Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM)
- Standard Procedure).
3. CHECK THE (K34) EGR POSITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
| 1. | Turn the ignition off. |
| 2. | Remove the jumper wire and install the ASD Relay. |
| 3. | Measure the resistance of the (K34) EGR Position Signal circuit between the EGR Valve Assembly harness connector and the PCM C1 harness connector. |
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the (K34) EGR Position Signal circuit for an open or high resistance.
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Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM)
- Standard Procedure).
| 1. | Reconnect the EGR Valve Assembly harness connector. |
| 2. | Reconnect the PCM C1 harness connector. |
| 3. | Turn the ignition on. |
| 4. | With the scan tool, erase DTCs. |
| 5. | Turn the ignition off. |
| 6. | Disconnect the EGR Valve Assembly harness connector. |
| 7. | Connect a jumper between the (K34) EGR Position Signal circuit and the (K35) EGR Valve 5-Volt Supply circuit at the EGR Valve Assembly harness connector. |
| 8. | Turn the ignition on. |
| 9. | With the scan tool, select View DTCs. |
| NOTE: | The scan tool should display a P0406-EGR Position Sensor Circuit High DTC with the jumper in place. |
Does the scan tool display the DTC as described above?
Yes
- Replace the EGR Valve in accordance with the service information.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure).
No
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Go To 5
| 1. | Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the EGR Valve and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). |
| 2. | Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires. |
| 3. | Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. |
| 4. | Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply. |
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure).
No
- Replace the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the service information.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure).