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Diagnostic Test

  1. ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
      WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts, or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in possible serious or fatal injury.
      NOTE: Diagnose and repair any system voltage or sensor supply voltage DTCs before continuing with this test.
    2. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.

      Is the DTC Active at this time?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. (F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    Fig 1: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit
    GC0101998Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the EGR Solenoid harness connector.
    3. Ignition on, engine not running.
    4. Measure the voltage of the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit in the EGR Solenoid harness connector.

      Is the voltage between 4.5 to 5.2 volts?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

      • Go to step  7
  3. (K34) EGR POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Ground And (K34) EGR Sensor Signal Circuit In EGR Solenoid Harness Connector
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the C2 PCM harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K34) EGR Position Sensor Signal circuit in the EGR Solenoid harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  4
  4. (K34) EGR SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 3: Checking EGR Sensor Signal Circuit For Short To Sensor Ground Circuit
    GC0101999Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between the (K34) EGR Position Sensor Signal circuit and (K900) Sensor ground circuit in the EGR Solenoid harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  5
  5. EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN THE (K34) EGR SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    Fig 4: Performing Voltage Drop Test On (K34) EGR Signal Circuit
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    CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals, resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install PCM Pinout Box 8815 to perform diagnosis.
    1. Measure the resistance of the (K34) EGR Signal circuit between the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve harness connector and the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  6

      No 

  6. EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Connect the C2 PCM harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. With the scan tool, read the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve signal voltage.
      NOTE: The sensor voltage should be approximately 5.0 volts (plus or minus.1 volt) with the connector disconnected.

      Does the scan tool display the voltage as described above?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  9
  7. (F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 5: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit
    GC0102000Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the C1 PCM harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit in the EGR Solenoid harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  8
  8. (F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 6: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit
    GC0090801Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install PCM Pinout Box 8815 to perform diagnosis.
    1. Measure the resistance of the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit from the EGR Solenoid harness connector to the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  9

      No 

  9. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the EGR Solenoid Assembly 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. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Solenoid and the Powertrain Control Module connectors.
    4. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were there any problems found?

      Yes 

      No