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DTC P0405 or P0406

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provide an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors
DTC P0405
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Position Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0406
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Position Sensor Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information





Typical Scan Tool Data





Circuit/System Description

The engine control module (ECM) uses the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) position sensor to determine the position of the EGR valve. The ECM sends a reference voltage through the 5 V reference circuit to the EGR position sensor. The ECM provides a voltage return path for the sensor through the low reference circuit. A variable voltage signal, based on the EGR valve position, is sent from the sensor to the ECM through the EGR position sensor signal circuit.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Engine speed is greater than 600 RPM for 10 s.
* The DTCs run continuously when the above conditions are met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0405

The ECM detects that the EGR position sensor voltage is less than 0.25 V for greater than 5 s.

P0406

The ECM detects that the EGR position sensor voltage is greater than 4.8 V for greater than 5 s.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* DTCs P0405 and P0406 are Type A DTCs.
* The driver information center, if equipped, may display Reduced Engine Power message.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P0405 and P0406 are Type A DTCs.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics ([1][2]Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions (Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions)
Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Desired EGR Position and the EGR Position Sensor parameters. Command the EGR valve from 0 to 40 % with a scan tool. The parameters should increment and remain within 3 % throughout the commanded range.
2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the Q14 EGR Valve.
2. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down. Test for less than 5 ohm between the low reference circuit terminal 3 and ground.

If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 V between the 5 V reference circuit terminal 1 and ground.

If less than the specified range, test the 5 V reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

If greater than the specified range, test the 5 V reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

4. Ignition ON, verify that the scan tool EGR Position Sensor parameter is greater than 4.8 V.

If the parameter is less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the K20 ECM.

5. Ignition ON, install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the low reference circuit terminal 3 and the signal circuit terminal 5. Verify the scan tool EGR Position Sensor parameter is less than 0.25 V.

If the EGR Position Sensor parameter is greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the Q14 EGR Valve.

Component Testing

Ignition OFF, remove the Q14 EGR valve. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement). Inspect the Q14 EGR valve for the following conditions:

* A sticking, binding or frozen EGR valve
* Any coking, soot build up, debris or damage that can cause the EGR valve to stick partially open or closed

If a condition is found, clean or replace the Q14 EGR Valve as necessary.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for ECM replacement, setup and programming