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DTC P0404: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Open Position Performance: Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1 Perform an On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check.
Was the check performed?
- Go to Step 2 Go to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) System Check
2
  1. Install a scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Turn the ignition ON.
  3. Command the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve to the specific values.

Does the Actual EGR Position follow the Desired EGR Position?
25%, 50%, 75%, 100% Go to Step 19 Go to Step 3
3
  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the EGR valve.
  3. Turn the ignition ON.
  4. With a test light connected to B (+), probe the EGR valve wiring harness connector terminal 2.

Does the test light illuminate?
- Go to Step 4 Go to Step 5
4
  1. Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage at the EGR valve wiring harness connector terminal 1.
  2. Command the EGR valve open with the scan tool.

After command is raised, is the voltage displayed on the voltmeter vary between specified value?
0 -≈ 5 V Go to Step 6 Go to Step 7
5 Repair the open or poor connection in the EGR ground circuit as needed.
Is the repair complete?
- Go to Step 19 -
6 With a test light connected to ground, probe the EGR valve wiring harness connector terminal 3.
Does the test light illuminate?
- Go to Step 8 Go to Step 9
7 With a test light connected to ground, probe the EGR valve wiring harness connector terminal 1, without commanding the EGR valve with scan tool.
Dose the test light illuminate?
- Go to Step 10 Go to Step 11
8 Check the signal circuit for a short to voltage and repair as needed.
Is a repair necessary?
- Go to Step 19 Go to Step 12
9 With a voltmeter connected to the ground, probe the 5 volt reference circuit at terminal 4 of the EGR valve wiring harness connector.
Is the voltage near the specified value?
5 V Go to Step 13 Go to Step 14
10 Check the control circuit for a short to voltage and repair as needed.
Is a repair necessary?
- Go to Step 19 Go to Step 12
11 With a test light connected to B (+) and again probe the control circuit at terminal 1.
Dose the test light illuminate?
- Go to Step 15 Go to Step 16
12
  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM).

Is the repair complete?
- Go to Step 19 -
13 Check the EGR ground circuit for poor connection or proper terminal tension at the ECM and repair as needed.
Is a repair necessary?
- Go to Step 19 Go to Step 17
14 Check the 5 volt reference circuit for a short to voltage and repair as needed.
Is the repair necessary?
- Go to Step 19 Go to Step 12
15 Check the control circuit at terminal 1 for short to ground and repair as needed.
Is the repair complete?
- Go to Step 19 Go to Step 12
16 Check the control circuit at terminal 1 for an open or poor connection at EGR valve connector and repair as needed.
Is the repair complete?
- Go to Step 19 Go to Step 18
17
  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Replace the EGR valve.

Is the repair complete?
- Go to Step 19 -
18 Check the ECM connector for a poor connection and repair as needed.
Is the repair complete?
- Go to Step 19 -
19
  1. Using the scan tool, clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
  2. Start the engine and idle at normal operating temperature.
  3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for setting this DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the scan tool indicate that this diagnostic has run and passed?
- Go to Step 20 Go to Step 2
20 Check if any additional DTCs are set.
Are any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed?
- Go to applicable DTC table System OK