Circuit Description
A EGR Control Pressure/Baro sensor is used to monitor the amount of vacuum in the EGR circuit. It senses the actual vacuum in the EGR vacuum line and sends a signal back to the PCM. This signal is used to control EGR duty cycle calculated by the PCM. This is a type B DTC.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | Actual EGR less than or equal to .24 volts (15 kPa). |
| • | Condition met for 2 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The PCM will shut down the EGR.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM will turn the MIL off after three consecutive trips without a fault condition. |
| • | A History DTC will clear when forty consecutive warm-up cycles that the diagnostic does not fail (coolant temperature has risen 5°C (40°F) from start up coolant temperature and engine coolant temperature exceeds 71°C (160°F) that same ignition cycle. |
| • | Use of a Scan Tool |
Diagnostic Aids
With the ignition ON and the engine stopped, the EGR pressure is equal to atmospheric pressure with the signal voltage being high. The information is used by the PCM as an indication of vehicle altitude. Comparison of this reading with a known good vehicle with the same sensor is a good way to check accuracy of a 'suspect' sensor. Readings should be the same + .4 volt. An intermittent open in signal circuit or the 5 volt reference circuit will result in a DTC P0405.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the Step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.
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This Step determines if P0405 is a hard failure or an intermittent condition.
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Jumpering the 5 volt reference circuit to the signal circuit will determine if the sensor is at fault, or if there is a problem with the PCM or wiring.
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The scan tool may not display 5 volts. The important thing is that the PCM recognized the voltage as more than 4 volts, indicating that the PCM and the signal circuit are OK.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Important: Before clearing DTCs use the scan tool Capture Info to record freeze frame and failure records for reference, as data will be lost when Clear Info function is used. Was the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system check performed? | -- | ||
2 |
Does the scan tool display EGR Sensor less than or equal to the specified value? | 0.24 V | ||
3 |
Does the scan tool display EGR Sensor voltage greater than the specified value? | 4.0 V | ||
4 |
Does the scan tool display EGR Sensor voltage greater than the specified value? | 4.0 V | ||
5 | The DTC is intermittent. If no additional DTCs are stored, refer to Diagnostic Aids. If additional DTCs are stored refer to those chart(s) first. Are additional DTCs stored? | -- | Go to the Applicable DTC Table | Go to Diagnostic Aids |
6 | Check for a faulty connection at the EGR sensor. Was a problem found? | -- | ||
7 | Check for an open EGR sensor signal circuit. Was a problem found? | -- | ||
8 | Check the EGR sensor signal circuit for a short to ground. Was a problem found? | -- | ||
9 | Check for an open in the EGR sensor 5 volt reference circuit. Was a problem found? | -- | ||
10 | Check for a short to ground in the EGR sensor 5 volt reference circuit. Was a problem found? | -- | ||
11 | Replace the faulty EGR sensor. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
12 | Repair the circuit as necessary. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
13 | Replace the faulty PCM. Important: If the PCM is faulty, the new PCM must be programmed. Go to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
14 |
Does the Scan Tool indicate that this diagnostic Ran and Passed? | -- | ||
15 | Using the Scan Tool, select Capture Info, Review Info. Are any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed? | -- | Go to the Applicable DTC Table | System OK |
