DTC Troubleshooting

DTC P0406: EGR Valve Position Sensor Circuit High Voltage

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Check the EGR VLS in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Is 4.88 V or more indicated?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the EGR valve and the PCM.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Disconnect the EGR valve 6P connector.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




6. Measure voltage between EGR valve 6P connector terminals No. 2 and No. 3.

Is there about 5 V?

YES - Go to step 11.

NO - Go to step 7.

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
8. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
9. Disconnect PCM connector B (44P).




10. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal B33 and EGR valve 6P connector terminal No. 2.

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 18.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the EGR valve and the PCM (B33),then go to step 13.

11. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
12. Replace the EGR valve.
13. Reconnect all connectors.
14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
15. Reset the PCM with the HDS.
16. Do the PCM idle learn procedure.
17. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0406 indicated?

YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the EGR valve and the PCM, then go to step 1.

NO - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.

18. Reconnect all connectors.
19. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM.
20. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0406 indicated?

YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the EGR valve and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO - If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.