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For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 56429  Size: LF
Engine Controls Components
DIESEL PCM, MAF, EGR, APP, WASTEGATE
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Refer to Emission Hose Routing Diagram

Circuit Description

The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor measures the amount of air entering the engine during a given time. The PCM uses the mass air flow information to monitor EGR flow rates. A large quantity of air entering the engine indicates an acceleration, high load situation or no EGR flow, while a small quantity of air indicates deceleration, idle or full EGR situations.

The PCM will monitor MAF and EGR pressures at different ranges to determine correct EGR flow rates. This is a type B DTC.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • DTCs P0405, P0406, P0102 and P0103 not set.
    • All MAF and EGR Control Pressure test complete (internal to PCM).
    • EGR in Closed Loop.
    • IAT greater than or equal to 20°C (68°F) and less than or equal to 95°C (203°F).
    • ALM cells not changed for greater than 2 seconds.
    • Fuel rate between 10 and 25 mm3.
    • Engine RPM between 1500 and 2100.
    • Engine speed stable.
    • Above conditions persist for at least 3 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

A vacuum leak will cause a DTC P1406. Carefully check all vacuum lines and components connected to the hoses for leaks or deformities. Check vacuum source to EGR solenoid assembly. Also check for small leak in EGR valve, and proper vacuum line routing. Vacuum line ends can be trimmed to ensure a tight fit if length permits.

To run the diagnostic test the engine must be at the operating temperature, vehicle in drive at idle for approximately 1 minute, then with the vehicle in park hold engine rpm steady between 1500 and 2100 rpm for 30 seconds. If the diagnostic test fails to run, vehicle must be driven.

The Adaptive Learn Matrix (ALM) is used to adjust the EGR vacuum control based on Mass Air Flow (MAF). The ALM may change as a result of back pressure increases over the life of the vehicle or other engine system variations. The ALM is made up of sixteen cells (numbered from zero to fifteen) in which each cell covers a range of engine speed (RPM) and load (mm3).

Test Description

Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.

  1. Vacuum lines should be checked carefully for proper fit and deformities.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Important: Before clearing DTC(s) 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 Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

Are there any other EGR DTCs set?

--

Go To The Applicable DTC Table

Go to Step 3

3

Repair one of the following conditions:

    • Restriction in vacuum line from the EGR valve to the vacuum tee (including the vacuum tee).
    • Malfunctioning EGR valve (EGR valve stuck open).

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 4

--

4

Important: After Repairs, the EGR ALM cells must be reset (under special functions in scan tool).

Are EGR ALM cells reset?

--

Go to Step 5

--

5

  1. Using the Scan Tool, select DTC, Clear Info.
  2. Start engine and idle at normal operating temperature.
  3. Select DTC, Specific, then enter the DTC number which was set.
  4. Operate vehicle until the scan tool indicates the diagnostic Ran.

Does the Scan Tool indicate that this diagnostic Passed?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 2

6

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