Inspection and verification
- Verify the customer concern.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
| Mechanical | Electrical |
|---|---|
| Engine breather hoses Cyclone separator EGR Pipes (check for cracks) | Electrical connections to the stepper motor(s) Stepper motor(s) Harnesses |
Visual inspection chart
Symptom chart
| Symptom | Possible source | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Difficult to start | EGR valve stuck open | Inspect the system (see visual inspection). Check for DTCs. |
| Poor idle quality | EGR valve stuck open | Inspect the system (see visual inspection). Check for DTCs. |
| Lack of power when accelerating | EGR valve stuck open | Inspect the system (see visual inspection). Check for DTCs. |
| Engine stops/stalls | EGR valve stuck open | Inspect the system (see visual inspection). Check for DTCs. |
| Excessive fuel consumption | EGR valve stuck open | Inspect the system (see visual inspection). Check for DTCs. |
| Excessive black smoke | EGR valve stuck open | Inspect the system (see visual inspection). Check for DTCs. |
| Excessive emissions | EGR system not operating | Inspect the system (see visual inspection). Check for DTCs. |
| Loud 'ticking' noise with engine running | EGR pipes cracked | Closely inspect the pipes for cracks (particularly at the corrugated sections). |
| Excessive blow-by | Crankcase ventilation system restricted | Inspect the hoses. Check each hose for restriction/blockage by gently blowing through. Check for blockage of the separator. |
| Engine oil leaks | Crankcase ventilation system restricted | Inspect the hoses. Check each hose for restriction/blockage by gently blowing through. Check for blockage of the separator. |
| CAUTION | When probing connectors to take measurements in the course of the pinpoint tests, use the adaptor kit, part number 3548-1358-00. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle. |
Note. When performing voltage or resistance tests, always use a digital multimeter (DMM) accurate to 3 decimal places, and with an up-to-date calibration certificate. When testing resistance, always take the resistance of the DMM leads into account.
Note. Check and rectify basic faults before beginning diagnostic routines involving pinpoint tests.
Note. If diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are recorded and the symptom is not present when performing the pinpoint tests, an intermittent concern may be the cause. Always check for loose connections and corroded terminals.
Note. For a full list of DTCs, Refer to Electronic Engine Controls article.
| DTC | Condition | Possible source | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| P0401 | Insufficient EGR flow detected | EGR valve(s) stuck closed Stepper motor(s) fault Harness fault Restriction/blockage in EGR pipe work | Check pipe work for restriction. |
| P0402 | Excessive EGR flow detected | EGR valve(s) stuck open Stepper motor(s) fault Harness fault Pipe work damaged/leaking | Check the pipe work, check the mechanical function of the throttle valve. For throttle actuator and circuit tests, Refer to Pinpoint Test A and Pinpoint Test C . |
| P0403 | EGR control circuit | EGR valve control circuit: high resistance EGR valve control circuit: short circuit to battery EGR valve control circuit: short circuit to ground | For throttle actuator and circuit tests, Refer to Pinpoint Test A and Pinpoint Test C . |
| P0404 | EGR control circuit | EGR control circuit: range/performance | For throttle actuator and circuit tests, Refer to Pinpoint Test A and Pinpoint Test C . |
| P0405 | EGR sensor circuit | EGR sensor circuit A: low input Stepper motor fault | For EGR sensor and circuit tests, Refer to Pinpoint Test B . |
| P0406 | EGR sensor circuit | EGR sensor circuit A: high input Stepper motor fault | For EGR sensor and circuit tests, Refer to Pinpoint Test B . |
| P0407 | EGR sensor circuit | EGR sensor circuit B: low input Stepper motor fault | For EGR sensor and circuit tests, Refer to Pinpoint Test B . |
| P0408 | EGR sensor circuit | EGR sensor circuit B: high input Stepper motor fault | For EGR sensor and circuit tests, Refer to Pinpoint Test B . |
| P0487 | EGR throttle position control circuit | EGR throttle position control circuit: high resistance EGR throttle position control circuit: short circuit to battery EGR throttle position control circuit: short circuit to ground | For throttle actuator and circuit tests, Refer to Pinpoint Test A and Pinpoint Test C . |
| P0488 | EGR throttle position range/performance | Stepper motor fault Stepper motor harness fault | For throttle actuator and circuit tests, Refer to Pinpoint Test A and Pinpoint Test C . |
| P1334 | EGR throttle position sensor minimum/maximum stop performance | Stepper motor fault Stepper motor harness fault | For throttle actuator and circuit tests, Refer to Pinpoint Test A and Pinpoint Test C . |
| P1335 | EGR position sensor minimum/maximum stop performance | Stepper motor fault Stepper motor harness fault | For throttle actuator and circuit tests, Refer to Pinpoint Test A and Pinpoint Test C . |
| P2141 | EGR throttle circuit low | Stepper motor fault Stepper motor harness fault | For throttle actuator and circuit tests, Refer to Pinpoint Test A and Pinpoint Test C . |
| P2142 | EGR throttle circuit high | Stepper motor fault Stepper motor harness fault | For throttle actuator and circuit tests, Refer to Pinpoint Test A and Pinpoint Test C . |
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) index
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following
- Short circuit to GROUND in the EGR throttle actuator (ETA) circuit
- Short circuit to POWER in the EGR throttle actuator (ETA) circuit
- Open circuit in the EGR throttle actuator (ETA) circuit
- EGR throttle actuator (ETA) circuit
- ECM
EGR throttle actuator (ETA) connector
Scheme 71
| EGR throttle sensor - signal | 02 |
|---|---|
| EGR throttle sensor - supply | 06 |
| EGR throttle sensor - ground | 01 |
Engine control module (ECM) connector
Scheme 72
| EGR throttle sensor - ground | B-F2 |
|---|---|
| EGR throttle sensor - supply | B-F1 |
| EGR throttle sensor - signal | B-E1 |
Pinpoint Test A: EGR THROTTLE ACTUATOR AND CIRCUIT (1)
Pinpoint Test A
- Key off.
- ETA connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01 Negative post
- Measure the voltage between
- EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06 Negative post
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 Negative post
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 Positive post
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin B-E1
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 Negative post
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 Positive post
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06 Negative post
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06 Positive post
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06 EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin B-F1
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01 Positive post
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06 EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01 EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin B-F2
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06 EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06 Negative post
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01 Positive post
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01 Positive post
- This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following
- Short circuit to GROUND in the EGR throttle valve (ETV) circuit
- Short circuit to POWER in the EGR throttle valve (ETV) circuit
- Open circuit in the EGR throttle valve (ETV) circuit
- EGR throttle valve (ETV)
- ECM
EGR throttle actuator (ETA) connector
| EGR throttle valve - control 2 | 04 |
|---|---|
| EGR throttle valve - control 1 | 03 |
Engine control module (ECM) connector
| EGR throttle valve - control 2 | C-K4 |
|---|---|
| EGR throttle valve - control 1 | C-J4 |
Pinpoint Test B: EGR THROTTLE SENSOR AND CIRCUIT
Pinpoint Test B
- Key off.
- ETA connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle valve - control 1 - Pin 03 Negative post EGR throttle valve - control 2 - Pin 04 Negative post
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle valve - control 1 - Pin 03 Positive post EGR throttle valve - control 2 - Pin 04 Positive post
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle valve - control 1 - Pin 03 EGR throttle valve - control 1 - Pin C-J4 EGR throttle valve - control 2 - Pin 04 EGR throttle valve - control 2 - Pin C-K4
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle valve - control 1 - Pin 03 Negative post EGR throttle valve - control 2 - Pin 04 Negative post
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle valve - control 1 - Pin 03 Positive post EGR throttle valve - control 2 - Pin 04 Positive post
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following
- Short circuit to GROUND in the EGR throttle actuator (ETA) circuit
- Short circuit to POWER in the EGR throttle actuator (ETA) circuit
- Open circuit in the EGR throttle actuator (ETA) circuit
- EGR throttle actuator
- ECM
EGR throttle actuator (ETA) connector
| EGR throttle valve - control 2 | 04 |
|---|---|
| EGR throttle valve - control 1 | 03 |
| EGR throttle sensor - signal | 02 |
| EGR throttle sensor - supply | 06 |
| EGR throttle sensor - ground | 01 |
Engine control module (ECM) connector
| EGR throttle valve - control 2 | C-K4 |
|---|---|
| EGR throttle valve - control 1 | C-J4 |
| EGR throttle sensor - ground | B-F2 |
| EGR throttle sensor - supply | B-F1 |
| EGR throttle sensor - signal | B-E1 |
Pinpoint Test C: EGR THROTTLE ACTUATOR AND CIRCUIT (2)
Pinpoint Test C
- Key on, engine off.
- Access the ECM-throttle controller deviation PID using a scan tool.
- Slowly increase the engine speed to 1500 RPM while monitoring the PID.
- Key off.
- ETA connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01 Negative post
- Measure the voltage between
- EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06 Negative post
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 Negative post
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 Positive post
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06 EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin B-E1
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 Negative post
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 Positive post
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06 EGR throttle sensor - signal - Pin 02 EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06 Negative post
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06 Positive post
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06 EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin B-F1
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01 Positive post
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06 EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01 EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin B-F2
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06 EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - supply - Pin 06 Negative post
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01 Positive post
- Key off.
- ECM connector disconnected.
- Key on, engine off.
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle sensor - ground - Pin 01 Positive post
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle valve - control 1 - Pin 03 Negative post EGR throttle valve - control 2 - Pin 04 Negative post
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle valve - control 1 - Pin 03 Positive post EGR throttle valve - control 2 - Pin 04 Positive post
- Measure the resistance between
- EGR throttle valve - control 1 - Pin 03 EGR throttle valve - control 1 - Pin C-J4 EGR throttle valve - control 2 - Pin 04 EGR throttle valve - control 2 - Pin C-K4
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- Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve outlet tube. See «Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Outlet Tube»(ref-311317-S22555038592009032500000) .
- Remove the fuel injector soundproofing.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to «Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding»(ref-311316-S03270466452009032500000) article.
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to «Air Cleaner»(ref-311308-S42493331702009032500000) article.
- Remove the power steering reservoir. Refer to «Power Steering Fluid Reservoir»(ref-311260) article.
- Remove the left-hand engine compartment cover.
- Detach the fuel filter from the mounting bracket. Press the retaining tang. Detach the fuel filter from the mounting bracket.
- Remove the fuel filter retaining bracket.
- Disconnect the EGR valve electrical connector.
- Disconnect the EGR valve coolant outlet hose.
- Detach the EGR valve cooler outlet tube. Disconnect the outlet hose. Detach the EGR valve cooler outlet tube retaining clip.
- Detach the EGR valve cooler outlet tube from the EGR mounting bracket.
- Remove the left-hand catalytic converter. Refer to «Catalytic Converter - 2.7L Diesel»(ref-311281-S34306205972009032500000) article.
- Detach the EGR valve coolant outlet tube. Reposition the tube.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Disconnect the EGR valve coolant inlet hose.
- Detach the EGR valve inlet tube. Discard the gasket.
- Remove the EGR valve inlet tube. Detach and discard the retaining clip.
- Remove the EGR valve.
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Scheme 85
- Loosely install the EGR valve.
- Install the EGR valve inlet tube. Install a new retaining clip. Do not fully close the retaining clip at this stage.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the EGR valve inlet tube retaining bolts. Install a new gasket Do not fully tighten the retaining bolts at this stage.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fully close the EGR valve inlet tube retaining clip.
- Tighten to 10 Nm.
- Tighten to 10 Nm.
- Connect the EGR valve coolant inlet hose.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Attach the EGR valve coolant outlet tube.
- Install the left-hand catalytic converter. Refer to «Catalytic Converter - 2.7L Diesel»(ref-311281-S34306205972009032500000) article.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Attach the EGR valve cooler outlet tube to the EGR mounting bracket.
- Attach the EGR valve cooler outlet tube. Connect the outlet hose. Attach the EGR valve cooler outlet tube retaining clip.
- Connect the EGR valve coolant outlet hose.
- Connect the EGR valve electrical connector.
- Install the fuel injector soundproofing.
- Tighten to 27 Nm.
- Attach the fuel filter.
- Install the left-hand engine compartment cover.
- Install the power steering reservoir. Refer to «Power Steering Fluid Reservoir»(ref-311260) article.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to «Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding»(ref-311316-S03270466452009032500000) article.
- Install the air cleaner. Refer to «Air Cleaner»(ref-311308-S42493331702009032500000) article.
- Install the fuel injector soundproofing.
- Install the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve outlet tube. See «Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Outlet Tube»(ref-311317-S22555038592009032500000) .
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- Remove the oil filler cap.
- Remove the engine cover.
- Detach the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve outlet tube.
- Detach the EGR valve outlet tube.
- Remove the EGR valve outlet tube. Discard the gasket.